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NUTRIVISION COMPLETE ™ INGREDIENTS

FORMULA LOGIC

NutriVision Complete™ is produced by an FDA compliant pharmaceutical company which allows formula to be very current in the content of the supplement.

Ingredients are added and subtracted according to prevailing scientific and current information. This is not possible with any commercial product off the shelf of a drug store.

Antioxidants & Minerals are Needed to Reduce the Risk of Age Related Macular Degeneration

• Vitamins
• Enzymes
• Trace metals
• Carotenoids
• Other pigments
• Bioflavonoids
• Glutathione boosters

INGREDIENT'S EXPLAINED

Role of Vitamins

• Beta Carotene is a water soluble proVitamin "A", antioxidant
• Vitamin "C" is an antioxidant and protects Vitamin E from being oxidized
• Vitamin "E" is a fat soluble antioxidant that combines with Selenium and in turn protects Vitamin "A" from oxidation

Role of Enzymes

• Superoxide Dismutase antioxidant which destroys free radicals
• Requires Zinc for synthesis
• Glutathione is a naturally occurring antioxidant
• Needs selenium for synthesis
• Glutathione Peroxidase detoxifies Hydrogen Peroxide

Role of Trace Metals

• Zinc, when low may impair dark adaptation
• Too much Zinc may interfere with Copper absorption
• Selenium is needed for synthesis of Glutathione
• Chromium is an integral part of cell membranes

Role of Carotenoids

• Lutein is a very important antioxidant in the macula
• Zeaxanthin, another macular pigment, absorbs blue light and modifies cell membrane stability

Role of Other Pigments

• Bilberry is an anthocyanin which retards the breakdown of Vitamin "C"
  It works on collagen in the capillaries and it improves night vision
• Cranberry and Grape Seed also are also anthocyanins

Role of Bioflavonoids

• Taurine fills photoreceptors and is an antioxidant
• Quercitin prevents buildup of lipofuscin that makes up Drusen
• Ginkgo biloba is a pro antho-cyanidine

Beta carotene (antioxidant proVitamin A)

Epidemiologic studies provide support for a protective role of nutritional antioxidants in prevention of Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD) and cataracts. Adequate Vitamin A is also necessary for proper goblet cell formation in the conjunctiva and may affect the dry eye.

Vitamin C (ascorbic acid)

Vitamin C is an antioxidant. It protects Vitamin E from being oxidized and is involved in protecting the integrity of capillaries. It is required for collagen synthesis.

Vitamin E (d-alpha-tocopheryl succinate)

Reduces the risk of coronary heart diseases at 200 IU or more per day. It combines with selenium and protects Vitamin A from oxidation.

Folic Acid

Folic acid has an essential role in DNA synthesis. It participates as an active coenzyme and preventative factor for anemias. It is the first B Vitamin group member to become deficient in poorly nourished aging individuals, the so-called 'tea and toast' contingent.

Zinc (picolinate)

Zinc has been shown to have better absorption than zinc oxide. Low zinc will impair dark adaptation and wound healing. Zinc is required for synthesis of superoxide dismutase, which converts superoxide free radical to hydrogen peroxide. Supplementation with zinc has shown inverse relation with progression of AMD.

Selenium

Selenium is required in the synthesis of glutathione peroxidase which is needed to detoxify superoxide dismutase.

Glutathione

A naturally occurring antioxidant, which also depends on selenium for its synthesis. In experimental culture, glutathione protects retinal pigment epithelial cells (RPE) from oxidative injury.

Chromium

Activates the utilization of insulin. It is an integral part of cell membranes. Chromium concentration declines with age and parallels reduced ability to metabolize glucose.

Taurine

An essential bipeptide which fills photoreceptors in the retina and has antioxidant properties.

Bilberry Extract

Contains anthocyanins, which are thought to increase night vision, protect capillaries, and inhibits platelet aggregation.

Lutein

An important pigment antioxidant in the macula. Several studies have shown an inverse trend between lutein intake and cataract and AMD.

Zeaxanthin

A carotenoid that helps protect the retinal from the damaging effects of light by absorbing blue light. Zeaxanthin is the dominant component found within the central macula (75%).

Quercitin

A bioflavonoid which prevents build-up of lipofuscin and the formation of Drusen. It is also an antioxidant, and it blocks cycloxygenase and lipoxygenase.

CHINESE HERBS

Gochee Berry Extract (Lycium Chinense)

Reduces capillary fragility, lowers blood cholesterol, and improves blood sugar metabolism.

Chuang Xiong Extract (Ligusticum Chuanxiong Wall)

Bolsters immunity, reduces susceptibility to colds and has analgestic properties often used for arthritic conditions. It improves cerebral blood flow. Siberian Ginseng (Eleuterococcus Senticocus)

It is extensively used in Russia as an immune enhancing agent and to restore concentration, memory, and cognition. It is also used as a remedy for stress, depression, and fatigue. It was extensively used in the Russian Space Program by cosmonauts. It increases T-lymphocytes.

Chinese Red Ginseng (Panax Ginseng)

Improves oxygenation of brain tissue and improves mental and neurological performance. It is an adaptogen and normalizes adverse conditions in the body.

Ginkgo (Ginkgo Biloba)

Ginkgo Biloba extract from leaves has been shown to achieve vasodilatation and improved blood flow, especially in deeper seated medium and small arteries. The flow rate in capillary vessels and in arteries is also increased. In elderly subjects, it alleviated dizziness and diminished problems with memory. Ginkgo is felt by practitioners of traditional Chinese medicine to be a valuable geriatric drug.

POTENTIAL SIDE EFFECTS

As with any medication, there are potential side effects of the Chinese herbs in NutriVision Complete™. Review of literature shows side effects are rare unless the doses are large. We have specially formulated NutriVision Complete ™ to include doses of herbs that are sufficient for beneficial effects, but small enough to avoid side effects.

The following is a list of potential side effects:

Ginkgo Biloba
Occasional nausea in large doses (120 mg). May inhibit platelet activating factors and potentiate effect of warfarin (Coumadin) and aspirin.

Chinese Ginseng
May reduce blood sugar levels if used in large doses (3 gm/day). May also cause diarrhea or bleeding.

Siberian Ginseng
May potentiate blood levels of digoxin (Lanoxin).

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