WHITENING & ANTIOXIDANT

Laroscorbine Vitamin C

Benefits:-
-improves skin complexion because it will reduce the appearance of pimples, acne, blemishes, minimize pores and improves skin's smooth texture

-skin whitening because ascorbic acid will suppress formation of melanin contributing to dark spots and hyperpigmentation due to long exposure to the UVA/UVB

-prevent gum bleeding/scurvy and other oral problem due to vitamin c-deficiency

-prevent sinusitis

-maintain and builds collagen (building block of connective tissues of skin, bone, ligament, tendons, joints and organ support) so that our skin will be firmer, fine lines and wrinkles will be reduced, look younger and provides elasticity

-increase body immune system-at a higher dose it is believe to have the property of antihistamine and help to prevent the onset of upper respiratory tract infections

Recommended dosage:-
1 or 2 ampoules every week for 2 months. The following week, the dosage can be reduced to 1 injection every 2 weeks

Method:-
This product is administered by intravenously (I.V.) or intramuscularly (I.M.)

Brand name:-
Bayer

Packing:-
Contains 6 ampoules of 1gm/5ml injectable ascorbic acid

Origin:-
France

Mita-C Whitening

Benefits:-
-as a prevention and remedy of vitamin c-deficiency

-reduce capillary bleeding such as nose/gum bleeding

-reduce light ray hypersensitive dermatitis

-improves skin texture by whitening effect

-as bone substrate formation

-stimulates collagen in skin tissues

-improves moisture and supple of skin

-improves faster healing of wounds/common skin infections

-reduce minor scars/acne/blemishes

Recommended Dosage:-
2 ampoules weekly for the first month. Continue afterso and can be reduced the dosage to 1 ampoule every 2 weeks.

Method:-
Intramuscular (I.M.) or intravenous (I.V.)

Brand Name:-
Mita-C Whitening (Pharmacopoeia of Japan)

Packing:-
10 ampoules x 2ml of ascorbic acid in additive sodium hydrogensulfite and sodium bicarbonate

Origin:-
Japan

Medicine Shape:-
Water-based injection

Appearance:-
Being colorless clear discernment

pH Range:-
5.6-7.4

Laroscorbine Platinium

Benefits:-
-basic function of vitamin c

-as replenishment where collagen reduces when aged

-reduce fine lines, wrinkles, pigmentation and minor scars

-maintains the production of cartilage and joints

-improves elasticity of skin, makes more supple and moisture

Recommended dosage:-
1 ampoule weekly for the first box and 1 ampoule every 2 weeks for the second box

Method:-
Intravenous (I.V.)

Brand name:-
Roche

Packing:-
Contains 10 ampoules x 1gm x / 5ml vitamin c and 0.35mg collagen

Origin:-
France

Vitamin C + kollagen & 65% Whitening DNA Complex,Schimtch

Benefits:-
-smooth out wrinkles and fine lines around the area of eyes, face, chin and body skin

-increase the volume of lips

-elevate scars and depression

-prevent sagging breast and buttock

Collagen:-
Found naturally in human skin layer for scaffolding our skin structures. It provides support and gives the young firm, elasticity and smooth skin. When we are aged,we loose the ability to produce more collagen and hence lost of elasticity,appearance of wrinkles/fine lines occurred.

How long collagen last:-
Injected collagen will last for 4 to 6 months. Will gradually absorbed into the body and metabolized. Continuous treatment of collagen injections within interval can make the collagen last longer.

Why vitamin c added:-
Collagen is the most ubiquitous substance and found mostly abundance of fibers in connective tissues of human skin.
Connective tissues that is giving us support, firmer, smoother and suppler skin.
Also, collagen does support our organs, building of tendons, bones, ligaments, etc.
When collagen is produced, there is a complex series of events that involving the vitamin c.It helps to form the precursor molecule call procollagen and later to be packaged/modified into collagen.
Without vitamin c/ascorbic acid,the production of collagen will be disrupted. That is why vitamin c is added along with collagen injection.

65% whitening DNA complex:-
-helps the body to resist stress and strengthen metabolism

-reduce sensitivity of the body

-remove pigment and enhance the whitening effect

Side effect:-
For those who suffer from allergic after taking the injection. The allergic may appear as red, tender bumps and ulcer. This phenomenon will last only for a few months. Over 100 patients, 2 will experience the side effect. The product has using a suitable amount of collagen to minimized side effects.

Recommended dosage:-
1 ampoule of vitamin + collagen (I.V.) and 1 ampoule of 65% whitening DNA complex (I.M.) each time for interval of 5 days/once a week.

Method:-
Vitamin c + collagen- I.V.
65% whitening DNA complex- I.M.

Brand name:-
Smitch

Packing:-
4 x 5ml of vitamin c 1000mg + collagen 375mg
4 x 4ml of 65% whitening DNA complex

Origin:-
Germany

Vitacicol Forte Whitening / Vitacicol P-3000 Glutathione

Vitacicol Forte Whitening

Vitacicol P-3000 Glutathione


Benefits:-
-whitens the skin colour

-reduce pigmentation of the skin such as liver spots, freckles, wrinkles, age spots due to long exposure to UVA / UVB or during pregnancy

-maintains and builds collagen, therefore it required for maintainance of tooth structures, bones matrix and capillaries

-antioxidant and reduce reaction, tyrosine metabolism, conversion of folic acid to folinic resistance to infections and cellular respiration

Recommended dosage:-
1 to 2 ampoules every week. For best result, combine with Tationil Glutathione 600mg Roche

Method:-
I.V. / I.M.

Brand name:-
VT

Packing:-
Solution containing in each ml of infection 1000mg ascorbic acid BP, 0.01ml benzyl alcohol, 45mg sodium bicarbonate, 8.5mg sodium chloride, 0.2mg thiourea in water for infections

Vitacicol Forte Whitening: 1gm x 5ml x 30ampoules

Vitacicol P-3000 Glutathione: 5ampoules ascorbic acid x 5ampoules glutathione

Origin:-
USA

pH:-
5.5 - 7.0

Biotad

Benefits:-
-antioxidant

-remove free radicals and toxic

-skin whitening because it contains vitamin c and glutathione extract. Will help the whitening process by optimizing the usage of vitamin c inside the body system

-firming

Recommended dosage:-
dilute 300mg glutathione
1 ampoule weekly

Method:-
I.V. / I.M.

Packing:-
5 frozen-dry Flacone contains reduce glutathione 300mg
5 dissolvent vials bioflavonoid for I.M. / E.V. preparations 500mg/5ml
1box contain - 10 ampoules glutathione
10 ampoules vitamin c
10 ampoules trenaxamic acid

Origin:-
Italy

NC24 Pure Crystalize skin Whitening

Benefits:-
-vitamin c 1.25g ~ basic functions of vitamin c

-glutathione
~ master antioxidant
~increase body immune system
~detoxifier
~higher dose-skin whitening

Recommended dosage:-
1 ampoule weekly. For the second box, the dosage can be reduced to 1 ampoule every 2 weeks.

Method:-
I.M. / I.V.

Packing:-
5 ampoules of vitamin c
5 ampoules of glutathione

Origin:-
Japan

Oxydermal

Benefits:-
Together with important organic intermediate products of metabolism and organic substance, contains an active principle that influences the oxygen metabolism.
Oxydermal is standardize by the Warburg method and increase oxygen utilization by more than 200%.
It improves oxygen utilization even in tissues with a poor o2 supply and promotes granulation and epithelisation to a market degree.

Skin ulcers:-
Indolent ulcer of the leg, decubital ulcer, x-ray ulcer
The injection of 2ml by I.M. /I.V. until the ulcer has healed is indicated as adjunct to the local treatment of therapy.
When treatment particularly recalcitrant ulcers, Oxydermal should be diluted 1:1 with aqua dest, for infiltration into the tissues underlying the ulcer.

Gastric & duodenal ulcer:-
4ml daily I.M. / I.V. during 2 weeks
2ml daily I.M. / I.V. during 1 week
In serious cases, especially during the first weeks of treatment, the dosage can be increased unhesitatingly.
If necessary, the period of treatment can be extended.

Peripheral & cerebral circulatory disorder:-
Arteriosclerotic and diabetic angiopathies with or without ulceration, apoplectic attact first and second week of treatment - 4ml to 6ml daily (I.M. / I.V. / I.A)
From the third week onwards, this dosage may generally be reduced.

Myocardial infarction:-
4ml daily for 1 to 2 weeks (e.g. 2ml I.M. & 2ml I.V.)
Oxydermal should not take the place of the usual treatment for infarct and it has no effect of anticoagulant therapy.
Oxydermal is optimally tolerated by the organism and the dosage (for each indication) may if necessary be increased and/or the duration of treatment extended.

Skin lightening:-
2 to 4ml (1 to 2 ampoules) weekly I.V. / I.M.

Packing:-
10 ampoules of 2ml each

Origin:-
Germany

Heliocare Oral

Benefits:-
-protect your skin against sun related effects and aging

-oral dietary supplement with antioxidant properties

-helps maintain the skin's ability to protect against sun related effects and aging.

-UV from the sun or from a sun/tanning bed has many detrimental effects on the skin. It can directly cause DNA damage and it can create free radicals. Free radicals cause direct cellular damage and this damage is responsible for the premature aging effects on skin.

-contains antioxidants which are shown to ‘mop up' free radicals before they damage important cellular proteins

-brings together the unique properties of Polypodium leucotomos fern extract in combination with Green Tea extract and Beta-Carotene which are other powerful natural antioxidants.

As a result it offers significant antioxidant properties to care for the skin:

• It increases tolerance to the sun (decreases sunburn response)
• It reduces skin changes after chronic exposure to the sun
• It helps to maintain the skin's elasticity
• It provides cell protection in the epidermis (the outer, protective layer of skin)
• It protects skin cell DNA

Although topical sunscreen formulations provide varied levels of protection against UVB and UVA radiation and protect from burning, they cannot completely stop all harmful UV rays from penetrating the skin. Heliocare works by sustaining the skin's natural ability to deal with sun (UV) related effects and aging.

Heliocare should be used as an addition to sunscreen and other sun barriers (such as protective clothing.) It is particularly useful for someone who is known to have sensitive skin, who has had skin treatments or who wishes to minimise the aging effects of the sun. Heliocare does not reverse damage.

Recommended dosage:-

Adults: (no specific study in patients under 18 has occurred)

1 to 2 capsules 30 minutes before exposure to the sun

For Sun Protection: For optimal results, combine with high SPF topical sunscreens and take one capsule daily in the morning. If intense sunlight exposure is expected during the day, take one additional capsule at noon.

Caution:-

No studies have been conducted in pregnant women so do not use Heliocare during pregnancy.

Heliocare has been known to potentiate the effect of digitalis extract and any of its derivatives such as digitoxin and digoxin used to treat heart failure.

There are no known side effects associated with Heliocare. Green Tea, Beta-cartene and Heliocare's unique proprietary Polypodium leucotomos extract have been safely used in many European countries and is now available in the USA and Asia/Pacific.

UV RAYS CAUSE SIGNIFICANT SKIN DAMAGE

The biggest damage to the skin is caused by UVR (ultraviolet radiation) from the sun The skin ages, skin cells change and the sun’s damage becomes more obvious resulting in wrinkles, age spots, pigmentation and loss of skin elasticity

AN IDEAL PROTECTANT

Heliocare is a capsule that contains Green tea extract, Beta-carotene and an extract of the plant Polypodium Leucotomos (a kind of fern) (PLE) The plant has been used for generations in South America as a folk remedy for skin conditions Interest in PLE grew out of a desire to find substances that limited the toxicity of ultraviolet on skin This fern extract was found to decrease the negative effects of UV and this effect would be valuable in protecting normal skin

Green Tea Extract

Has potent antioxidant activity
Protects DNA
Can regenerate oxidised Vitamin E
Beta-carotene
An efficient anti-free-radical agent
Polypodium Leucotomos Extract - PLE (Natural Fern)
Increases tolerance to the sun
Has an important antioxidant effect
Protects immune cells in the skin
Protects skin cell DNA
Heliocare brings together the unique properties of a natural fern extract (PLE) in combination with other powerful natural antioxidants - Green Tea Extract and Beta-carotene As a result it offers significant antioxidant properties to care for the skin;

It Increases tolerance to the sun
It reduces skin changes after chronic exposure to the sun
It helps maintain the skin's elasticity
It provides cell protection in the epidermis
It protects skin DNA

HOW DOES HELIOCARE WORK?

UV [from the sun or from a sun lamp] has many detrimental effects on the skin: it can directly cause DNA damage, and it can create so-called "reactive oxygen species" (ROS) or "free radicals" ROS are high energy molecules that collide with proteins and lipids in the cell and cause direct cellular damage This damage is responsible for the effects of UV on skin: premature aging and a prematurely lined and worn appearance

Heliocare works to turn back the sun It brings together the unique properties of a natural fern extract (PLE) in combination with other powerful natural antioxidants - Green Tea Extract and Beta-carotene As a result it offers significant antioxidant properties to care for the skin;


It increases tolerance to the sun
It reduces skin changes after chronic exposure to the sun
It helps maintain the skin's elasticity
It provides cell protection in the epidermis
It protects skin cell DNA

STUDIES

Studies reveal that the antioxidants in Heliocare work against the harmful effects of ultraviolet radiation to decrease sunburn response, including a significant reduction in the number of ultraviolet induced sunburn cells and DNA damage

WHAT PROTECTION DOES HELIOCARE OFFER?

Heliocare works as a potent oral antioxidant UV has many detrimental effects on the skin: it can directly cause DNA damage, and it can create so-called 'reactive oxygen species' (ROS) or 'free radicals' ROS are high energy molecules that collide with proteins and lipids in the cell and cause direct cellular damage This damage is responsible for the effects of UV on skin: premature aging

Heliocare contains antioxidants which are shown to mop up free radicals before they damage important cellular proteins Heliocare is taken daily It is active within half an hour of the first dose (unlike many oral antioxidants which take months to build up sufficient levels) Also, because Heliocare is taken orally it is effective in protecting cells deep in the skin - topical antioxidants are usually ineffective in protecting cells at this level Damage to these deeper cells is responsible for many of the signs of photoaging (eg wrinkles)

RESEARCH

Importantly, over 12 years of research has confirmed the antioxidant and photoprotectant properties of Heliocare It has shown that the agent is effective when taken in capsule form or used on the skin And it confirmed that the capsule form has no known harmful side effects Oral photoprotection is now the focus of much attention, and has been hailed as the 'photoprotection of the future'

DOES HELIOCARE DO AWAY WITH REGULAR SUNSCREEN AND SUN BARRIERS (LIKE HATS & SUNGLASSES)?

Heliocare is definitely NOT a substitute for good sunscreens and protective clothing It is particularly useful for someone who is known to have sensitive skin, who has had skin treatments or who wishes to minimise the aging effects of the sun It is simply another "layer" of protection It does not reverse damage

WHO SHOULD OR SHOULDN'T TAKE IT?

After 12 years of trial and 20 years of use in hot climates like Spain no adverse effects have been reported Heliocare has a high safety profile No specific study in patients under 18 has been undertaken

ARE THERE ANY SIDE EFFECTS ASSOCIATED WITH HELIOCARE TAKEN AS A DIETARY SUPPLEMENT?

There are NO known side effects associated with Heliocare taken as a dietary supplement Heliocare has been used for over 20 years in Europe

SHOULD I TAKE HELIOCARE IF I AM PREGNANT?

No.Do not use Heliocare during pregnancy

WHO SHOULD OR SHOULDN'T TAKE HELIOCARE? CAN INFANTS TAKE IT, AND IF SO AT WHAT AGE? IF THE MOTHER TAKES THEM, DOES SHE TRANSFER THE BENEFITS TO THE BABY THROUGH BREAST MILK?

Heliocare has been on the market for more than 20 years in Europe without any known adverse effects being reported It has not been carefully studied in patients less than 18 years of age The excretion of active metabolites in breast milk has not been established

Packing:-

240mg x 60 capsules

Origin:-

Spain

ANTIOXIDANT

Tationil

Benefits:-
-super antioxidant

-immune system booster & detoxifier

-eliminates toxic compound (such as Paracetamol) in liver

-reconstitutes vitamin C and E form to the active form

-combined intake with vitamin C greatly enhances immunity, reduces tiredness, more youthful skin, fight against the cancer, heart disease, premature aging, autoimmune disease and chronic illness

Recommended dosage:-
1 ampoule weekly. For best result,combine with vitamin C injection (such as Bayer Laroscorbine)

Method:-
I.V. / I.M.

Brand name:-
Roche

Packing:-
10 x 600mg glutathione
10 x 4ml distilled aqua for mixing

Origin:-
Italy

Biotad Glutathione + Bioflavonoid

Benefits:-
-as a detox agent especially for pimples / acne, alcohol drinker, stress

-reduce tiredness

-combination with vitamin c enhances the effect oh whitening

-reduce heart diseases, depression, reinvigorate sexual function

-improve memory

Recommended dosage:-
1 ampoule every week. The dosage can be reduced to 1 ampoule every 2 weeks fro the second box for maintainance

Method:-
I.V. / I.M.

Brand name:-
Roche

Packing:-
10 ampoules x 600mg glutathione
10 ampoules x 4ml distilled aqua for mixing

Origin:-
Italy

Vitamin E Sanum

Benefits:-
-antioxidant

-whitens the skin

-helps prevent skin aging

Recommended dosage:-
1 ampoule weekly

Method:-
I.M.

Packing:-
3ml x 10ampoules

Origin:-
Germany

Tathion 500 Tablet

Reduced glutathione pharmaceutical preparation by method of construction from a Japanese pharmaceutical company's researchers.

Tri-peptide, consisting of:-
~glutamic acid
~cysteine
~glycine

Gained world-wide recognition of which biochemical importance of:-
~oxidation
~reduction
~detoxification
~various enzyme regeneration

Detoxification mechanism would promote every kind of conjugated detoxification like glucuronic acid conjugate, glycine conjugate & rhodanide (neutralizes cyanide into thiocyanate) by fundamental clinical experiment.

PHARMACOLOGICAL ACTION

Glutathione was comprised in healthy person’s liver and also acts bio-chemically in the processes listed below. It has been recognized especially for it’s superior effects on hepatic function as liver disturbance reduces Glutathione.

Tathion Tab. consists of active tathion (glutathione) made in South Korea which is the pharmaceutical grade of active L-tathion. This substance is not the same as the supplement grade of tathion which is of inferior quality. High grade tathion is associated with many positive effects on the bodily systems.

Benefits:-

-fairer

-smooth

-radiant

-reduce dark spots & melasme

-slow down the skin aging

-look younger

-reducing the formation of melanin (more fairer)

-non-bleaching

-non-peeling

-reduces excess pigmentation such as scar marks, freckles

-more healthy

-rid of pimples & acne

-reduces pores on the face

-superior antioxidant

-most important healing agent

-reactivates vitamin C & E

Skin whitening effect is usually accomplished within roughly 3 weeks of continuous & correcr=t dosage.

"Tathion is a compound, the level in which it is present in the cells of the body determines how long a person may live." Earl Mindell, R.Ph.,Ph.D, “What You Should Know about the Super Antioxidant Miracle”

"Without tathion, other antioxidants such as vitamin C and E will not be able to do their jobs to protect the body against diseases." Allan Somersall, Ph.D.,M.D., dan Gustavo Bounous, M.D. FRCS (C) “Breakthrough in Cell Defense”

"There is no antioxidant more important than tathion. It is the regulator of immune cells and the body’s most important detoxification agent." Lorna R.Vanderhaeghe & Patrick J.D. Bouic, Ph.D “ The Immune System Cure”

"Those who lived beyond 100 years of age were found to have higher levels of tathion than normal. The levels of tathion in the body should be the first on the list of things to be accomplished if you want to live longer." Ivy Greenwell “ The Antioxidant Network, A brief review of "The Antioxidant Miracle," oleh Lester Packer, Ph.D. dan Carol Colman

Tathion ® Tab

Participates in biochemical oxidation-reduction processes: Improve biochemical energy level by promoting TCA cycle rotation and development action of the oxidation-reduction system

Activation process of enzymes: Acts as an ‘Enzyme cleaner’, and also acts as a coenzyme of the other enzyme systems.

Wide detoxification: Shows excellent influences as essential conjugated detoxification by affecting glucuronic acid conjugate, glycine conjugate and rhodanide as well as detoxifying effects on poisoning by carbon monoxide, heavy metal and organic solvents.

Prominent liver activity enhancer: Shows great improvement on liver function test, especially on icteric index, BSP, GOT, GPT

Prominent activities on subjective symptom: Shows effects on subjective symptoms of toxicosis like anorexia, malaise, retching, vomiting or pruritus cutaneus.

Preservation of red blood cell’s activities:Prevents haemolysis of red blood cell and also reduces methemoglobin.

Anti-allergic action : balances acetylcholine and cholinesterase equilibrium malfunction. Shows anti-allergic action.

Prevention of radiation hazard: Restrains leukopenia which frequently can be seen after a dosage of anticancer drug or radiation.

Inhibits action of pigmentation:-Simultaneously restrains outgrowth of melanin and reduces melanin oxidation.

Low toxic level:-
Lethal dose in acute toxicity (LD50), 2.530mg/kg, 4.020mg/kg (intraperitoneal), oral or hypodermic injection (over 5.000mg/kg). Though an overdose test was performed continuously to impose chronic toxicity(250mg/kg), there was no gross or microscopic pathology detected.

Clinical Application

As it is a powerful stimulant of liver action or protection, it can be used in hepatic dysfunction, recovery from fatigue and alcoholism.

In diabetics, glycometabolism can take place, the use of glutathione reduces blood glucose and normalizes glucose tolerance.

Its anti-allergy action and liver detoxification effects makes it possible to apply for the treatment of cutaneous disorders (chronic eczema, urticaria etc.)

As it acts to restrain outgrowth of melanin and continues to reduce vitamin C can be used in the treatment of pigment siderosis of the female face.

As it promotes the iron absorption and hematopoiesis, can apply iron deficiency anemia and each of anemia.

INDICATION:-
Action: Acute / chronic hepatitis
Dyscrasia: Drug addiction and alcoholism

Recommended dosage:-
1 to 2 tabs three times daily after food

Packing:-
50mg / 500tabs / bottle

Composition:-
Each tablet contains-
~reduced glutathione 50mg
~molecule formular: C10H17N2O6S
~molecule weight: 307.33
~non-propietary name: L-glu,reduced
~chemical terms: γ-L-glutamyl-L-cysteinyl-glycine

DESCRIPTION:-
White-sugar coating tablet containing Glutathione, reduced. Dissolves well in water, forming white or light gray of crystal powder and has an acid taste.

WARNING:-
Side effects
1. Hyperergia : Rarely exanthema or hypersensitivity.
2. Alimentary system: Rarely anorexia, retching, vomiting, gastrodynia or dyspepsia.

STORAGE:-
Air-tight container

Origin:-
Korea

ACKNOWLEDGMENT

Vitamins

Vitamin C



Vitamin E



ANTIOXIDANT

Vitamins

-word vitamin is derived from the combination of word: vital amine

-organic (carbon containing) molecules that mainly function as catalysts for reactions within the body

-is these catalysts are missing, as in a vitamin deficiency, normal body functions can break down & make a person susceptible to disease

-either fat-soluble or water-soluble

-fat-soluble vitamins are:
~vitamin A, D, E, K
~associated with toxicity when taken in large amount

-water-soluble vitamins are:
~vitamin C & B
~excreted in the urine
~stored in the liver

Vitamin C

What is Vitamin C?
-also called ascorbic acid

-water-soluble nutrient that is easily excreted from the body when not needed

-body does not manufacture vitamin c on its own, nor does it store it

How to Take It?
-vitamin c is not stored in the body, the best way is to take with meals or supplement

-some studies suggest that adults should take between 250mg and 500mg twice a day for maximum benefit

-it can also be increased to 1000mg / 1 gram of vitamin c on a daily basis

Function of Vitamin C
-serves a predominantly protective role in the body

-referred as the "antiscorbutic factor" since it helped prevent the disease called scurvy

-antioxidant & preventing oxygen-based damage to the cells

-lower cancer risk

-regenerate vitamin E supplies

-improve iron absorption

-iron deficiency can caused anemia

-production of collagen

-protect the fat-soluble vitamins as well as fatty acids from oxidation

-relieving eye pressure in those with glaucoma

-reducing effects of sun exposure, such as sunburn / redness (erythema) and even, skin cancer

-slow down the process of aging

Deficiency Symptoms
-cardiovascular diseases / heart attack




-joint diseases (like osteoarthritis)

-cataracts

-skin discoloration due to ruptured blood vessels

-poor wound healing

-weak immune function, including susceptibility to colds & other infections





-lung-related problems

-weight gain because of slowed metabolic rate & energy expenditure

-stroke (cell death in the brain)



Factors Might Contribute to a Deficiency of Vitamin C
-poor intake of vitamin c-rich fruits, vegetables, supplements

-smoking & exposure to second hand smoke

-body's immune & detoxification systems makes special use of vitamin c & overload in either these systems can increase risk of deficiency

-excessive toxic expose

Medications Affects Vitamin C
Drugs that can diminished the body's supply of vitamin c:-
-NSAIDs (non-steroidal anti inflammatory drugs including aspirin)

-corticosteroid (like cortison)

-sulfa drugs (often used as antibiotics / in cancer treatment)

-barbituates



Nutrient Interactions
-supplement intake of vitamin c can interfere with cooper metabolism

-enhances iron uptake

-excessive intake of vitamin A is less toxic to the body when vitamin c is readily available

-regeneration of vitamin E, these two vitamins appear to work together in their oxidation effect

Health Conditions that Require Special Emphasis on Vitamin C
-acne

-alcoholism

-Alzheimer's disease

-asthma


-autism

-depression

-diabetes

-irritable bowel disease

-joint disease

-cancer

-eye disease

-thyroid disease

-liver disease

-lung disease

Vitamin E

What is Vitamin E?
-fat-soluble vitamin

-vitamin E is a family of eight antioxidants: four tocopherols (alpha-, beta-, gamma-, and delta-) and four tocotrienols (alpha-, beta-, gamma-, and delta-)

-each form has its own biological activity, which is the measure of potency or functional use in the body

-alpha-tocopherol is the only form of vitamin E that is actively maintained in the human body

-it is the form of vitamin E found in the largest quantities in blood and tissues

Function of Vitamin E
-protect your skin from ultraviolet light

-prevent cell damage from free radicals

-prevention of oxidative stress:-
~oxygen is risky substance inside the body because it can make molecules overly reactive, it can damage the cell structures around them

~it helps prevent oxidative stress by working together with vitamin C, glutathione, selenium and vitamin B3

-allow your cells to communicate effectively

-help protect against prostate cancer and Alzheimer's disease

-antioxidant

-supporting healthy skin

~lightening without causing damage





-protection against cancers

Deficiency Symtomps
Rare in humans. Three specific situations when a vitamin E deficiency is likely to occur:-
-persons who cannot absorb dietary fat due to an inability to secrete bile

-neurological symptoms, including impaired balance & coordination (ataxia)

-injury to the sensory nerves (peripheral neuropathy)

-muscle weakness (myopathy)

-damage to the retina of the eye (pigmented retinopathy) (cataracts)



-cardiovascular disease

-cancers

-digestive system problems: nutrients are poorly absorbed from digestive tract
~pancreatic disease

~gallbladder disease



~liver disease

~coeliac disease

Factors Might Contribute to a Deficiency of Vitamin E
-poor absorption of fat in the digestive tract




-premature birth

Medications Affect Vitamin E
Following medications can reduce the body's supply of vitamin E:-
-anticonvulsant drugs (like Dilantin)

-cholesterol-lowering drugs (like probucol, cholestyramine, clofibrate, colestipol, gemfibrozil)

-long-term, regular use of mineral oil (e.g. non-prescription laxative)

Nutrient Interactions
-recycling of vitamin E in the body is intricately connected to four other nutrients:-
~vitamin C- keeps vitamin E in its metabolically active form

~glutathione-keep vitamin C in its active form

~selenium (micromineral) (in a special form called NADPH)-keep glutathione in its active form

~vitamin B3 (in a special form called NADPH)-keep glutathione in its active form

-vitamin E cannot have its optimal effect unless it is also combine with these other nutrients

Health Conditions that Require Special Emphasis on Vitamin E
Vitamin E may play a role in the prevention and / or treatment of the following health conditions:-
-acne

-Alzheimer's disease

-angina pectoris (chest pain)





-asthma

-atherosclerosis

-breast cancer

-diabetes

-epilepsy

-fibrocystic breast disease

-gout

-Graves' disease

-infertility (male)

-inflammatory bowel disease



-macular degeneration

-menopouse

-migraine

-multiple sclerosis

-oral cancer

-osteoarthritis

-Parkinson's disease

-peptic ulcer

-pheriperal vascular disease

-PMS

-pregnancy



-induces hypertension

-Psoriasis

-Rheumatoid arthritis

-seuile cataracts

-squamous cancer

-stroke

-tardive dyskinesia

-vaginitis