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Ocuguard Formula
| Ingredients |
Conc.
/ caps. |
RDA |
- Vitamins
- vitamin C
- nicotinamide
- vitamin A
- vitamin E
- vitamin B12
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60 mg
10 mg
3000 IU
30 IU
7 mcg |
100%
55%
60%
100%
100%
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13.5mg
10 mcg |
10% |
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40 mg |
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Vitamin C:
Water-soluble antioxidant, promotes wound healing and it is necessary
for blood vessels integrity.
Nicotinamide:
Precursor of the coenzymes of dehydrogenases, Plays an essential role
in energy metabolism and Cellular protection against oxidative disorders
(glutathione reductase), it has a construction effect on blood vessels
especially small blood vessels.
Vitamin A: (as betacarotene)
Liposoluble antioxidant, it improves the vision and prevents night blindness, improves the function of the retina.
Carotene decreases the risk of ARMD.
Vitamin E:
- Liposoluble antioxidant bound to the cellular membranes.
- Improves peripheral vascular circulation.
Zinc (highly concentrated in the eye):
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Acts as a catalyst in chemical reactions.
- Essential for vitamin A activation.
- Zinc deficiency is a direct cause of visual fatigue.
- Essential for protein synthesis & collagen formation.
Selenium:
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Is obtained from yeast to be easily absorbed from the intestine.
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Acts as an anti-oxidant
- Represents a part of glutathione peroxidase (free radical scavenging
enzyme) which acts to destroy peroxides and thus protects lipid membranes.
Vitamin B12:
- Helps in maintaining healthy nerve cells and red blood cells.
- Essential for manufacturing DNA.
Ginkgo Biloba:
- Powerful anti-oxidant. Increases blood flow to the retina and optic
nerve thus they receive more oxygen.
- Improves central and peripheral blood flow, reduces vasospasm, reduces
serum viscosity, inhibits platelet activating factor.
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