
Basic Antioxidant, provided by Douglas
Laboratories®, is a potent antioxidant dietary supplement that includes several
vitamins and minerals that effectively participate in our body’s antioxidant
defense system. Body cells and tissues are threatened continuously
by damage caused by toxic free radicals and reactive oxygen species (e.g.,
peroxides) which are produced during normal oxygen metabolism, by other chemical
reactions and by toxic agents in the environment. Free radicals, once formed,
are capable of disrupting metabolic activity and cell structure. When this
occurs, additional free radicals are produced, which in turn can result in more
extensive damage to cells and tissues. The uncontrolled production of free
radicals is thought to be a contributing factor to many degenerative
pathologies. The body’s antioxidant defense system is more than the sum of its
parts. That’s because antioxidants depend on each other for ongoing
effectiveness. For example, beta-carotene supports vitamin E, recognized as the
body’s most valuable fat soluble antioxidant. It prevents oxidation of
unsaturated fatty acids by inactivating free radicals, thus stabilizing and
protecting cell membranes, e.g. in the lungs, eyes, and arteries. Vitamin E can
be regenerated by vitamin C. Vitamin C is a potent water-soluble antioxidant
nutrient, also protecting cells from oxygen free radical damage. It is essential
for connective tissue and bone metabolism, capillary health, and immune
function. Vitamin C works together with vitamin E. When vitamin E is inactivated
by neutralizing free radicals, vitamin C regenerates it back to full activity.
In this process, however, vitamin C is oxidized and loses its antioxidant
activity. As a cofactor of the antioxidant enzyme superoxide dismutase (SOD),
zinc can be considered an antioxidant nutrient. Zinc supplementation has been
shown to increase the antioxidant activity of SOD, and provide increased free
radical protection. Zinc deficiency is associated with increased oxidative
damage. Selenium is an essential cofactor of glutathione peroxidase, a potent
antioxidant. Magnesium is involved in energy metabolism, and is notably
important in the heart, skeletal muscles, and nervous system. Basic Antioxidant may be a useful dietary
supplement for individuals who wish to increase their intake of antioxidants. Adults take 1 tablet daily with meals or as
directed by physician. No known side effects reported. Store in a cool, dry place, away from direct
light. Keep out of reach of children. Alonso de Vega JM, Diaz J, Serrano E, et al. Plasma redox
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base excision repair by low density lipoprotein, oxidized low density
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oxidative stress in patients with chronic prostatitis [In Process Citation].
Urology 2000;55:881-5. 15 mg *These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug
Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or
prevent any disease.
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Each Tablet
Contains:
Vitamin E
100 I.U.
(as d-alpha tocopheryl)
Vitamin A
10,000 I.U.
(as Vitamin A and Beta Carotene)
Vitamin C
1,000 mg
Selenium
50 mcg
Magnesium
100 mg
Zinc
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