ACES Antioxidants - 300 Softgels Carlson Labs

Carlson Labs Aces Antioxidants - 300 Softgels

Carlson Labs ACES Vitamins A, C, E plus Selenium help suppress free radicals. These antioxidants work together to neutralize highly reactive molecules. Even a balanced diet may not provide all of the antioxidants the body will use. ACES provides the body with armament for a four-point attack. Beta-Carotene quenches single oxygen molecules. Vitamin C protects tissue and blood components. Vitamin E protects cell membranes. Selenium is a vital building block in the structure of glutathione peroxidase, one of the body's antioxidant enzymes. Research indicates that together these nutrients are more effective than when taken individually.

Thirteen essential vitamins have been isolated and these are divided into two categories, water-soluble and fat -soluble vitamins. The water-soluble vitamins include Vitamin C and the group of B-Vitamins. These water-soluble are not stored by the body and can be readily depleted. The fat-soluble vitamins A, D, and E remain in the body for longer periods of time.

Minerals
Although minerals make up only a small fraction of total body weight (4-5%), they are essential for human metabolism. Minerals act as the catalysts for many biochemical reactions within the human body. They are involved in responses of the nervous system and muscles, the absorption and secretions of the body's fluids, and maintain a delicate water balance within the body. The bones and teeth of our body have high mineral contents which accounts for their hardness and rigidity. Minerals, like vitamins, must also be supplied by dietary means as we are unable to synthesize them in our body.

Vitamin A

Nutritional Benefit and Function:

• Essential for the health of the skin
• Necessary for the proper functioning of the immune system
• Important for good vision
• Needed for maintenance & growth of teeth, nails, bones, and hair
• In BETA-CAROTENE form: Antioxidant, free radical fighter

Relationships & Interactions:

• Works synergistically with Vitamins C and E
• Occurs with Vitamin D in fish oils

Vitamin C

Nutritional Benefit and Function:

• Contributes to the health of teeth & gums
• Necessary for the proper functioning of the immune system
• Required for production of collagen
• Antioxidant, free radical fighter

Relationships & Interactions:

• Enhances the absorption of Iron
• Enhances effectiveness of B-12, Folic Acid, B-6
• Works with Vitamin E

Vitamin E

Nutritional Benefit and Function:

• Antioxidant, free radical fighter
• Necessary for the proper functioning of the immune system
• Prolongs life of red blood cells
• Involved in metabolism of polyunsaturated fatty acids.

Relationships & Interactions:

• Works synergistically with Selenium and Vitamin A
• Inorganic Iron can destroy Vitamin E when taken together

Calcium

Nutritional Benefit and Function:

• Most abundant mineral in the human body
• Essential for strong bones & teeth
• Essential for muscle contraction & heartbeat
• Plays an important nutritional role in preventing osteoporosis (fragile bones)

Relationships & Interactions:

• Phosphorus
• Magnesium
• Vitamin D aids in Calcium absorption

Selenium

Nutritional Benefit and Function:

• A component of the antioxidant enzyme glutathione peroxidase
• Necessary for the proper functioning of the immune system
• Antioxidant, free radical fighter

Relationships & Interactions:

• Synergistic action with Vitamin E

About Carlson Labs
Founded by John and Susan Carlson in 1965, Carlson Laboratories has been a family owned and operated business for over 40 years. Since no one cares more about quality than the people who put their names on it, Carlson Laboratories is dedicated to providing only the highest quality nutritional supplements.

Major Products
Carlson Laboratories began with one vitamin E formula. Since then, the line has grown to become the most complete line of natural vitamin E products in the world. Carlson Laboratories product range has expanded through the years to meet the nutritional needs of their customers. Their product lines now include award-winning Norwegian fish oils, a full line of vitamins, minerals, amino acids, special formulations and nutritional supplements.