Carotenoids support the immune system and act as a powerful
antioxidant.
Carotenoids convert to Vitamin A, which plays a key role in vision, reproduction, bone growth, tissue repair, and cell function. They also help to stave off infections.
Carotenoids convert to Vitamin A, which plays a key role in vision, reproduction, bone growth, tissue repair, and cell function. They also help to stave off infections.
Carotenoids and Vitamin A are found in:
apricots, broccoli, cantaloupe, carrots, mango, peaches, peppers, spinach, sweet potatoes, tomatoes, watercress, winter & butternut squash.
Flavanoids inhibit tumor cell growth and detoxify harmful substance.
Flavanoids are found in Vitamin C, which is necessary for the formation of collagen, the protein that makes skin, tendons, ligaments and blood vessels. Without it, wounds would not heal and cartilage, bones and teeth would break down.
Flavanoids and Vitamin C are found in:
blackcurrants, broccoli, cabbage, citrus fruits (grapefruit, lemons, limes, oranges), cranberries, green leafy vegetables, green peppers, kiwi, mango, parsley, papaya, peaches, pomegranate, purple grapes, strawberries, tomatoes.
Vitamin E has strong antioxidant properties which may play a key role in immune function, tissue healing, skin health, metabolic processes and repairing DNA.
For these reasons, Vitamin E is used to protect against disease.
Vitamin E is found in:
apples, avocado, carrots, green leafy vegetables, nuts and seeds, tomatoes, whole grains.
apricots, broccoli, cantaloupe, carrots, mango, peaches, peppers, spinach, sweet potatoes, tomatoes, watercress, winter & butternut squash.
Flavanoids inhibit tumor cell growth and detoxify harmful substance.
Flavanoids are found in Vitamin C, which is necessary for the formation of collagen, the protein that makes skin, tendons, ligaments and blood vessels. Without it, wounds would not heal and cartilage, bones and teeth would break down.
Flavanoids and Vitamin C are found in:
blackcurrants, broccoli, cabbage, citrus fruits (grapefruit, lemons, limes, oranges), cranberries, green leafy vegetables, green peppers, kiwi, mango, parsley, papaya, peaches, pomegranate, purple grapes, strawberries, tomatoes.
Vitamin E has strong antioxidant properties which may play a key role in immune function, tissue healing, skin health, metabolic processes and repairing DNA.
For these reasons, Vitamin E is used to protect against disease.
Vitamin E is found in:
apples, avocado, carrots, green leafy vegetables, nuts and seeds, tomatoes, whole grains.
Anthocyanins destroy free radicals.
Anthocyanins are found in:
blueberries, plums, purple grapes
Anthocyanins are found in:
blueberries, plums, purple grapes
Lutein has been shown to protect against cataracts and macular
degeneration by eliminating excess estrogen and carcinogens.
Lutein is found in:
broccoli, brussels
sprouts, cabbage, cauliflower, kale, kiwi, spinach
Lycopene is an antioxidant associated with a lower risk of developing cardiovascular disease, prostate cancer and sun damage to the skin.
Lycopene is an antioxidant associated with a lower risk of developing cardiovascular disease, prostate cancer and sun damage to the skin.
Lycopene is found in:
guava, pink grapefruit,
tomatoes and tomato products, watermelon
Selenium interacts with proteins to manufacture antioxidant enzymes called selenoproteins, which may help regulate thyroid function and support the immune system.
Selenium is found in:
garlic, whole grains
Selenium interacts with proteins to manufacture antioxidant enzymes called selenoproteins, which may help regulate thyroid function and support the immune system.
Selenium is found in:
garlic, whole grains
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