Lutein is fat-solvable just as the beta-carotene, and with this feature they belong to the carotenoid types of group of antioxidants.
The main natural sources are: Dark green leafy vegetables, cabbage, broccoli, marigold petals, egg yolk, blueberry, mango.
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Zeaxanthin
The zeaxanthin with the lutein is the basic creator of the macula, which can be found in the retina. Our body is not able to produce these two micronutrients so we have to gain it from food.
The main natural sources
Corn, citrus, peppers, tomato, pumpkin.
Zinc
Zinc is involved in the normal carbohydrate, macronutrients, fatty acids and vitamin A metabolism, as well as in the maintenance of normal aced-base balance. It assists to the maintenance of the normal ossature, vision and the normal state of hair, nails and skin. It also contributes to the normal operation of the immune system, to the protection of the cells against oxidative stress, to the maintenance of normal mental function and the normal DNA synthesis and the normal level of testosterone in the blood. It plays a role in cell division and the normal protein synthesis.
Selenium
Its name comes from the moon goddess of the Greek mythology. It is proved since the end of 1800s, that the selenium is an essential trace element for our body, because it contains a certain enzyme called glutathione peroxidase that protects the body against toxins. In the human body there is only 10-15 mg selenium. With vitamin E they mutually enhance each other’s beneficial effects, therefore contributing to the protection of cells against oxidative stress. In addition, the selenium assists to the maintenance of the normal state of the nails and the hair, as well as to the normal function of the tyroid and the immune system.
The main natural sources
Brazil nuts, tuna, sunflower seed, rice, red meat, poultry, bakery products from whole wheat flour and cashew nuts.
Vitamin E
It is a fat-solvable vitamin, which is stored up in the liver, in the adipose tissues, in the heart, in the muscles, in the blood, in the adrenal glands and in the hypophysis. It assists to the protection of the cells against oxidative stress.
Blueberry extract 25% of anthocyanin
Blueberry extract is rich in anthocyanin and have a high antioxidant content.
Curiosity
The berries dark reddish-blueish color come from the anthocyanin molecules, which color can change depending on their pH value from red to blue.
Copper
Copper is one of the most commonly used and oldest metal, whose presence is necessary for many processes in our body. Copper assists to the normal energy-producing metabolic processes, to the normal function of the nervous system, to the normal pigmentation of hair and skin, and to the normal function of the immune system.
The main natural sources
Sardines with tomato, sunflower seed, crab, lobster, peanut, oysters, dried plum.
Vitamin A
Vitamin A is a fat-solvable vitamin to be absorbed from the gastrointestinal tract fat and minerals are needed. It occurs in two forms, first is the A-pre-vitamin, the other one is A-pro-vitamin that is known as carotene. Vitamin A assist to the maintenance of the normal state of mucous membranes and skin. It is involved in the normal metabolism of iron, it plays a role in cell differentiation. It contributes to the maintenance of normal vision and the normal function of immune system.
The main natural sources
Milk, egg, carrot, honeydew melon, apricot, pumpkin, spinach and offal (heart, kidney, liver).
