National Cancer Institute researcher Regina Ziegler went on to reveal its connection to lung cancer prevention in 1986, and then showed a lower risk of cancer in those with the highest dietary intake of fruit and vegetable-derived carotenoids. The National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) and other studies at the time found carotenoids also functioned in heart health and reduced the risk of heart disease. Proof of benefit soon expanded to include eye health and visual acuity and immune function.

Research conducted on NeoLife’s Carotenoid Complex has spanned more than 40 years. It started with the first ever proof of bioavailability of whole food-derived carotenoids. USDA researchers went on to reaffirm its bioavailability and then demonstrated its cardio-protective (see chart 6) and cellular protective powers. This was followed by two more studies conducted by the USDA researchers showing Carotenoid Complex’s beneficial effects on immune capacity. In 2001, GNLD researchers reaffirmed bioavailability across an even broader spectrum of dietary carotenoids.

NeoLife non-GMO Carotenoid 250# fresh produce antioxidants

Evidence supporting the importance of carotenoid intake Dietary intake of fruits and vegetables for health benefits continues to mount. Concern by leading health authorities over insufficient carotenoid consumption has resulted in campaigns to increase awareness for higher levels of carotenoid intake.

HEART AND CARDIOVASCULAR HEALTH: A 2004 study conducted by a team at the Harvard Medical School found that men in the top quintile with higher levels of serum carotenoids (including alpha-carotene, beta-carotene, lycopene, lutein, and beta-cryptoxanthin) had a 40% decreased risk of ischemic stroke than those with the lowest serum levels. Similarly, a 2008 study of 559 men showed that increased intake of alpha and beta carotene from carrots equated to a 17% reduction in risk of cardiovascular (CVD) death. Swedish researchers in 2006 correlated consistently lower levels of the carotenoids lutein, zeaxanthin, and beta cryptoxanthin with coronary artery disease occurrence. The healthy controls had significantly higher levels of these carotenoids in their blood.

PROSTATE HEALTH: Since the early nineties, scientific research has reported a connection between the carotenoid Lycopene and prostate cancer risk reduction. One study showed that Lycopene (from tomatoes) present in the diet 4 to 5 times per week, attributed to a 25% reduction in prostate cancer risk. The 2-year study found that an 82% increase in blood Lycopene levels corresponded with a 42% decrease in prostate-specific antigen (PSA) levels.

IMMUNE HEALTH: Swedish researchers in 2001 observed higher levels of natural killer cells (NK cells) in people with higher levels of these carotenoids, confirming the relationship between dietary carotenoid intake, immune capacity and health.

VISION HEALTH: In a 48-week intervention trial, researchers tested Lutein supplementation for vision protective-function in patients with retinitis pigmentosa (RP). They concluded: “Comparing the development of vision measures against the natural loss expected to occur over the course of the 48 weeks, most measures showed reduced decline, and these reductions were significant for normal illumination”.

MENTAL PERFORMANCE: A 2007 French study showed a connection between carotenoids and cognitive performance in a healthy elderly population. Study author Tasnime Akbaraly states “In this study, low levels of specific plasma carotenoids (lycopene and zeaxanthin) were associated to poor cognitive functioning in a highly educated, community-dwelling elderly population”.

INFLAMMATORY HEALTH: A 2005 UK study by Cambridge University researchers showed that study subjects with the highest (top one third) daily intake of beta-cryptoxanthin had only about one-half the risk of developing polyarthritis than those in the bottom one-third. Researchers commented that even modest increases in beta-cryptoxanthin intake were associated with a significantly reduced risk of developing inflammatory disorders such as rheumatoid arthritis.

CAROTENOID COMPLEX by NeoLife was the first to offer more than just Beta Carotenoid. Carotenoid Complex offers 15 major carotenes from human foods in the same ratios as nature offers. It’s still made from those foods and Clinically Proven to digest effectively. Clinically Proven to boost human immunity 37% in just 20 days.

Many companies are synthetically making carotenes from petroleum and other non food sources.

ProVitality Box includes Salmon Oil and whole food multi vitamins in a convenient daily packs.

PRO VITALITY BOX includes Salmon Oil and whole food multi vitamins in a convenient daily packs.

CAROTENOID COMPLEX NEWS

EYE HEALTH AND CAROTENES

Everyone can benefits from a daily diet high in whole food flavonoid content. So…..having a plan to assure dietary abundance whole food flavonoids each day would make sense, right? Right! That is not just prudent, but simply smart.

Research links Flavonoids to reduced risks for cancer, heart disease, and other age-related degenerative diseases, as well as antioxidant protection of body fluids such as blood.

The Journal of Nutrition & Diabetes May 2017 issue posted a small but important study appeared in the “Short Communications” section. That study showed evidence that the amount of daily flavonoid intake was inversely associated with the risk of obesity as well as the inflammatory burden associated with obesity. That means when flavonoid intake is high the risk of obesity is lower and the inflammatory burden that obesity puts on the body is also reduced. Not an entirely new discovery, but an important affirmation of the power of flavonoid rich foods.

Anti-oxidant, anti-inflammatory, immune boost

Flavonoid Complex™ Tested and proven under United States National Cancer Institute protocols to support immune function. Antioxidant flavonoids from green tea, kale, cranberries, elderberries, blueberries, red and black grapes, beet root, lemons, oranges and grapefruit in a uniquely concentrated form.* #3302 – 60 tablets

Flavonoids are also found in PhytoDefense

Antioxidant tablets of Carotenoids, Flavonoids and Crucifers. Each box equal to 500 pounds of raw produce.

Flavonoids and Polyphenols are found in Tré

Antioxidant dark berry flavonoids and polyphenols. Liquid Tre a Potent combination of the purest extracts of Pomegranate, Acai berry, and Green Tea, Blueberry, Black Currant, Elderberry, Bilberry, Cranberry, Red and White Grape enhanced with resveratrol and alpha-lipoic acid

Tre is: Potent and unique, a combination of the purest extracts of Pomegranate, Acai berry, and Green Tea, Blueberry, Black Currant, Elderberry, Bilberry, Cranberry, Red and White Grape enhanced with resveratrol and alpha-lipoic acid. Tre is sweetened naturally with the nectar from the Agave cactus.

Powerful. With standardized amounts of active ingredients such as punicalagins in Pomegranate and polyphenols in Green Tea, you are assured a powerful measure of the most potent bioactive essence in each serving.

Delicious and concentrated. Tre is not just juice. It is a unique combination of nature’s most health-enhancing ingredients, blended with powerful, anti-aging antioxidants to bring you a pure essence of nature, based on a foundation of science. From the first sip, you will experience the refreshing taste and the invigorating potency of Tre.

Healthy and smart, a revitalizing essence with a low glycemic response.

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All C is a tasty chewable tablet that contains the equivalent of four large oranges. It’s great for kids or people who have a hard time swallowing pills

Most animals make their own vitamin C, but humans do not and must supplement. People who supplement with vitamin C are less likely to have heart attacks or strokes!