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Maxxum 4 180 vcaps | Karuna Health is a comprehensive iron-free multi with an advanced antioxidant and flavonoid complex for free radical scavenging. Broad antioxidant support includes lutein and zeaxanthin for macular health, lycopene for cellular wellness, and alpha-carotene and cryptoxanthin for lung health. Citrus bioflavonoids complement the absorption of vitamin C. MAXXUM 4 is designed to combine the benefits of a quality vitamin-mineral supplement with additional antioxidants such as alpha-carotene, lutein, lycopene, and citrus bioflavonoids. All carotenoids have antioxidant activity, but some are deposited preferentially into specific body tissues, as in the affinity of lutein for the retina (Ann NY Acad Sci 1998;854:443–7; Int J Vitam Nutr Res 1998;68:349–53). Lycopene, one of the most abundant carotenoids in the body, has been associated in human studies with optimum immune function (Proc Nutr Soc 1998;57:3A) and prostate health (Nutr Cancer 1999;33:159–64). Alpha-carotene and cryptoxanthin appear to confer preferential protection to lung tissue (J Natl Cancer Inst 1996;88:612-5; Cancer Epidemiol Biomarkers Prev 2001;10:767-73). Antioxidant combinations provide protection to the skin from ultraviolet radiation (Photodermatol Photo-immunol Photomed 2003;19: 182–9; J Am Acad Dermatol 1998; 38:45–8). Citrus bioflavonoids enhance the absorption of vitamin C, and together they have synergistic activity in promoting healthy gingival tissues (Am J Clin Nutr 1988;48:601–4;J Periodontol 1964;35:250–9).
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