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Vitamin A – Vitamin A is a fat-soluble vitamin that helps maintain the health of
skin and mucus linings (in the nose for example), helps strengthen immunity from
infections, and helps vision in dim light. Vitamin A is beta carotene, which is a
nutrient that is important to eye health. Our bodies do not manufacture these
nutrients on their own, so we must get them through diet or by taking ocular
vitamins.
Vitamin C – also known as ascorbic acid, is a water-soluble vitamin that
maintains skin integrity, helps heal wounds, and is important in immune
functions. It also has antioxidant properties, helping to prevent cell damage by
neutralizing free radicals. Antioxidants have been proven through scientific
studies to reduce the risk of Age-Related Macular Degeneration by 25%.
Vitamin D – a fat-soluble vitamin. It is found in food, but also can be made in your
body after exposure to ultraviolet rays from the sun. Vitamin D exists in several
forms, each with a different activity. Some forms are relatively inactive in the
body, and have limited ability to function as a vitamin. The liver and kidney help
convert vitamin D to its active hormone form. The major biologic function of
vitamin D is to maintain normal blood levels of calcium and phosphorus. Vitamin
D aids in the absorption of calcium, helping to form and maintain strong bones. It
promotes bone mineralization in concert with a number of other vitamins,
minerals, and hormones. Without vitamin D, bones can become thin, brittle, soft,
or misshapen.
Vitamin E (as d-alpha tocopheryl) – Vitamin E is a fat-soluble vitamin that exists
in eight different forms. Each form has its own biological activity, the measure of
potency or functional use in the body. Alpha-tocopherol is the most active form of
vitamin E in humans, and is a powerful biological antioxidant. Antioxidants such
as vitamin E act to protect your cells against the effects of free radicals, which
are potentially damaging by-products of the body’s metabolism. Free radicals can
cause cell damage that may contribute to the development of cardiovascular
disease and cancer. Antioxidants have been proven through scientific studies to
reduce the risk of Age-Related Macular Degeneration by 25%.
Vitamin K – Vitamin K is a fat-soluble vitamin required for blood clotting and bone
formation. Good food sources include avocado, liver and dark leafy greens
(spinach, kale, broccoli). As a dietary supplement for promoting bone health,
vitamin K promotes the adequate deposition within the bone matrix (through the
action of a bone protein called osteocalcin). Elderly people with low vitamin K
intake have been shown to have sub-optimal bone density and an increased risk
of osteoporosis.
Thiamine (vitamin B-1) – Thiamin is a water-soluble B vitamin that has a number
of important functions. For example, it works with other B-group vitamins to help
break down and release energy from the food we eat and it helps keep nerves
and muscle tissue healthy
Riboflavin (vitamin B-2) – Riboflavin is a water-soluble B vitamin that has a
number of important functions. For example, it helps keep skin, eyes, the
nervous system and mucous membranes healthy; it helps produce steroids and
red blood cells; and it may help the body absorb iron from the food we eat.
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Niacin – Niacin is a water-soluble vitamin necessary for many aspects of health,
growth, and reproduction. It is part of the vitamin B complex. Niacin assists in the
functioning of the digestive system, skin, and nerves. It is also important for the
conversion of food to energy.
Vitamin B-6 – a water-soluble vitamin that exists in three major chemical forms:
pyridoxine, pyridoxal, and pyridoxamine. It is necessary for the synthesis and
breakdown of amino acids, the building blocks of protein; aids in fat and
carbohydrate metabolism; aids in the formation of antibodies; maintains the
central nervous system; aids in the removal of excess fluid of premenstrual
women; promotes healthy skin; reduces muscle spasms, leg cramps, hand
numbness, nausea and stiffness of hands; and helps maintain a proper balance
of sodium and phosphorous in the body.
Folic Acid –a B vitamin that plays an important role DNA and RNA synthesis,
production of red blood cells and maintenance of the nervous system. Because
folic acid has functions in DNA synthesis and nervous system maintenance, it
has been linked to growth and development of the fetus during pregnancy.
Clinical evidence clearly shows a beneficial effect of adequate folic acid intake in
reducing the risk of brain and spinal cord birth defects. Due to its role in red blood
cell formation, homocysteine metabolism and the fact that deficiency of folic acid
results in megaloblastic anemia, supplemental levels.
Vitamin B-12 – a water-soluble B vitamin. B12 is also known as cobalamin
because it contains cobalt. The form of B12 most commonly used in dietary
supplements is called cyanocobalamin. B12 is only produced by bacteria, so it is
only found in food products of animal origin and in some fermented vegetable
products such as tempeh and miso (fermented soybeans). B12 works closely
with another B vitamin, folic acid, in reactions involved with DNA synthesis, blood
cell formation, nervous system maintenance and heart health. If that weren’t
enough, B12 is also involved in the metabolism of proteins, fats, and
carbohydrates.
Biotin – Biotin is necessary for formation of fatty acids and glucose, which are
used as fuels by the body. It is also important for the metabolism of amino acids
and carbohydrates. Vitamin H not only assists in various metabolic chemical
conversions, but also helps with the transfer of carbon dioxide. Biotin is also
helpful in maintaining a steady blood sugar level. A lack of biotin is rare.
However, if it occurs it may lead to skin rash, loss of hair, high blood levels of
cholesterol, and heart problems.
Pantothenic Acid – a B-complex vitamin, is essential for humans and animals for
growth, reproduction, and normal physiological functions. It is a precursor of the
coenzymes, CoA and acyl carrier protein of fatty acid synthase, which are
involved in more than 100 different metabolic pathways including energy
metabolism of carbohydrates, proteins and lipids, and the synthesis of lipids,
neurotransmitters, steroid hormones, porphyrins and hemoglobin.
Iodine – an essential trace element that is important to the function of the thyroid
gland, and a crucial component of the thyroid hormone, thyroxine. Thyroxine is
the hormone that regulates a person’s basal metabolism, and without enough of
this hormone the metabolism slows below what is considered normal. Depending
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on its severity and stage of development at which it occurs, iodine deficiency can
lead to a wide spectrum of health problems, ranging from mild intellectual
impairment to severe mental retardation, growth stunting, apathy, and impaired
movement, speech or hearing.
Zinc – an essential element in humans, vital for growth and development, sexual
maturity and reproduction, dark vision adaptation, sense of smell and taste,
insulin storage and release, and for a variety of immune defenses. It is necessary
for protein synthesis; wound healing; vital for the development of the reproductive
organs, prostate functions and male hormone activity; it governs the contractility
of muscles; important for blood stability; maintains the body's alkaline balance;
helps in normal tissue function; aids in the digestion and metabolism of
phosphorus. Zinc, together with the antioxidants in Sight Defense MV, can help
reduce the risk of Age-Related Macular Degeneration by 25%.
Selenium – an essential trace element in human nutrition involved in the defense
against the toxicity of reactive oxygen species, also in the regulation of thyroid
hormone metabolism, and the regulation of the oxidation state of cells. Selenium
is a major antioxidant nutrient, protects cell membranes, and prevents free
radical generation thereby decreasing the risk of cancer and disease of the heart
and blood vessels. Medical surveys show that increased selenium intake
decreases the risk of breast, colon, lung and prostate cancer. Selenium also
preserves tissue elasticity; slows down the aging and hardening of tissues
through oxidation.
Copper – trace element that is essential for most animals, including humans. The
influence of copper upon human health is due to the fact it is part of enzymes,
which are proteins that help biochemical reactions occur in every cell. Copper is
involved in the absorption, storage and metabolism of iron. Copper is utilized by
most cells as a component of enzymes involved in energy production and in the
protection of cells from free radical damage. Copper is also involved with an
enzyme that strengthens connective tissue and in brain neurotransmitters.
Manganese – an essential trace mineral that is concentrated primarily in the
bone, liver, pancreas, and brain. Among its many uses, Manganese is helpful in
blood-clotting, bone mineralization, and as an antioxidant. Deficiencies of this
mineral have been associated with depressed growth of hair and nails, scaly
dermatitis, weight loss, and impaired blood clotting. Some preliminary research
suggests that supplementing with Manganese may help relieve the symptoms of
osteoporosis, osteoarthritis, and PMS. This important antioxidant nutrient is
necessary for the metabolism of Vitamin B-1 and Vitamin E. Antioxidants have
been proven through scientific studies to reduce the risk of Age-Related Macular
Degeneration by 25%.
Chromium - an essential trace mineral nutrient required for normal sugar and fat
metabolism. Chromium functions primarily by potentiating the action of insulin.
This mineral occurs throughout the body with highest concentrations in the liver,
kidney, spleen and bone. It works with insulin in the metabolism of sugar and
stabilizes blood sugar levels; cleans the arteries by reducing cholesterol and
triglyceride levels; helps transport amino acids to where the body needs them;
helps control the appetite; medical research has shown that persons with low
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levels of Chromium in their bodies are more susceptible to having cancer and
heart problems and becoming diabetic.
Molybdenum – an essential trace mineral nutrient for humans and animals. It is
found in several tissues of the human body and is required for the activity of
some enzymes that are involved in catabolism, including the catabolism of
purines and the sulfur amino acids. Molybdenum is instrumental in regulating the
pH balance in the body. For each pH point increase (such as going from 6.1 to
6.2), the oxygen level increases 10 times, thus increasing the metabolism and
enhancing the body's ability to burn fat. It also works with the enzyme systems to
help eliminate toxic nitrogen waste by turning it into uric acid.
DHA and EPA –very-long-chain, highly polyunsaturated fatty acids that are
concentrated in certain tissues of the body, especially in the retina, the brain, and
the spermatozoa. These omega-3 fatty acids are also found in the blood of
newborn infants and in the milk of lactating women. There are rich but restricted
dietary sources of these essential fatty acids. These include fish and fish oil.
Citrus Bioflavonoid Complex –are water-soluble compounds present in citrus
fruits, rosehips, and other plants. In humans, bioflavonoids maintain resistance of
capillary walls to permeation and change of pressure, and have synergistic
antioxidant effects with vitamin C, making them potent free radical scavengers.
Green tea - included in a broad brush approach to the health benefits of
flavonoids, which include potential for the prevention and treatment of
cardiovascular disease, cancer, inflammatory conditions, asthma, periodontal
disease, liver disease, cataracts, and macular degeneration.
Alpha Lipoic Acid (ALA) - is a powerful antioxidant that fights free radicals and
helps Vitamin C and E work better. Its main function is to increase production of
glutathione, which helps dissolve toxic substances in the liver It also helps
protect the lens and retina of your eyes from degeneration, and also helps
alleviate glaucoma.
Bilberry - the active flavonoid compounds, anthocyanosides, act as antioxidants
in the retina of the eye. Therefore, supplementing with bilberry would theoretically
be of value for the prevention or treatment of early-stage macular degeneration.
Bilberry has also been shown to strengthen capillaries and to reduce bleeding in
the retina.
Ginkgo Biloba extract (GBE) – elicits antioxidant activity and may mildly inhibit
platelet aggregation (stickiness). These two actions may help GBE prevent
circulatory diseases, such as atherosclerosis, and support the brain and central
nervous system.1 In addition to the cardiovascular system; GBE’s antioxidant
action may also extend to the brain and retina of the eye. Preliminary trials have
suggested potential benefit for people with macular degeneration and diabetic
retinopathy.
Coenzyme Q10 - A member of a family of compounds called quinones,
coenzyme Q10 (sometimes called Co Q10) works in concert with enzymes (hence
the name "coenzyme") that are necessary for chemical reactions throughout the
body. It is particularly abundant in high-energy-demanding cells, such as those
found in the heart. In addition, coenzyme Q10 acts as a powerful antioxidant to
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prevent the cellular damage caused by unstable oxygen molecules called free
radicals at the level of the retina.
Lutein and Zeaxanthin - in the eye's macula appears to filter high-energy blue
wavelengths of visible light-from both natural sunlight and indoor light-as they
enter the eye. Lutein and zeaxanthin are the only carotenoids found in both the
macula and lens of the human eye, and have dual functions in both tissues.
They also quench free radicals that may lead to oxidative stress and damage
retinal cells in the eye
Vanadium (as vanadyl sulfate) – a a trace element that is present at low levels
(nanograms per gram or less) in most plant and animal tissues. The highest
concentrations of vanadium in mammalian tissues are in kidney, spleen, liver,
bone, testes and lung. It may be needed for normal iodine metabolism and/or
thyroid function.
Boron - a trace mineral that may be essential for humans and animals based on
recent experimental evidence showing that it affects blood biochemical markers
of energy and mineral metabolism. Specifically, boron seems to be important for
energy utilization and the development and maintenance of bone.