Ultra Anti-Oxidant, provided by Douglas Laboratories, is a potent antioxidant dietary supplement that includes not only antioxidant vitamins such as ascorbate and d-alpha tocopheryl succinate, but also other nutrients that effectively participate in our bodys antioxidant defense systems.

FUNCTIONS

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 major contributing factor to many degenerative pathologies.

The bodys antioxidant defense system is more than the sum of its parts. Thats because antioxidants depend on each other for ongoing effectiveness. For example, beta-carotene supports vitamin E, recognized as the bodys 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. Glutathione reactivates vitamin C, while selenium and B-vitamins are needed to keep glutathione effective.

Glutathione is a naturally occurring tripeptide which is a major component of two anti-free radical enzymes - glutathione peroxidase and glutathione reductase. As such, glutathione offers one mechanism for scavenging toxic free radicals and inhibiting peroxidation thereby slowing down free-radical catalyzed chain reactions. Glutathione can also reactivate reduce oxidized vitamin C. Glutathione

N-Acetylcysteine is a precursor for the sulfur amino acid cysteine which is used by the cells to synthesize glutathione. In contrast to glutathione, N-acetylcysteine

The bioflavonoids of Ultra Anti-Oxidant, i.e. rutin, hesperidin, and Pycnogenol

INDICATIONS

Ultra Anti-Oxidant may be a useful nutritional adjunct for individuals who wish to increase their intake of a wide spectrum of nutritional antioxidants.

Vitamin C ....................................................250 mg

Ascorbyl Palmitate/Calcium Magnesium

Ascorbate Complex

Bioflavonoids ..............................................200 mg

Lemon

Hesperidin......................................................20 mg

Rutin ..............................................................10 mg

Pycnogenol

Vitamin E.....................................................150 I.U.

d-alpha Tocopheryl Succinate

Beta-Carotene .........................................10,000 I.U.

Vitamin A Activity

Vitamin B-1 ...................................................40 mg

Thiamin HCl

Vitamin B-2 ...................................................20 mg

Riboflavin/Riboflavin-5-Phosphate

Vitamin B-3 ...................................................20 mg

Niacin 10 mg and Niacinamide 10 mg

Vitamin B-5 ...................................................40 mg

Pantothenic Acid/Pantothine

Vitamin B-6 ...................................................20 mg

Pyridoxine/Pyridoxal-5-Phosphate

Inositol...........................................................50 mg

Choline Citrate.............................................100 mg

Zinc................................................................15 mg

Picolinate

Selenium........................................................50 mcg

Krebs

Glutathione ....................................................50 mg

N-Acetyl-L-Cysteine ...................................200 mg

L-Methionine.................................................20 mg

Dimethylglycine HCl.....................................25 mg

In a base of specially selected Young Sprouts supplying Superoxide Dismutase, Catalase and Glutathione Peroxidase. Low Allergenicity-Free of Wheat Gluten

Krebs=Citrate, Fumaratre, Malate, Glutarate and Succinate Complex

SUGGESTED USE

Adults take 1 capsule 3 times daily with meals or as directed by physician.

SIDE EFFECTS

No adverse effects have been reported.

STORAGE

Store in a cool, dry place, away from direct light.

Keep out of reach of children.

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.