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What are the benefits of having hypromellose coated tablets? |
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BiO-LiFE Alpha Lipoic Acid 100mg tablets are film coated with a coating agent called hypromellose. The tablets are film coated for several reasons. The main reason for film coating would be to protect the alpha lipoic acid in the tablets from moisture, oxidation or harmful UV rays. It also helps to reduce product defects caused by tablet breakage or edge chipping.
Based on in vitro test, BiO-LiFE Alpha Lipoic Acid tablets should break up completely in our gastro intestinal tract in less than 10 minutes and therefore, the absorption of the alpha lipoic acid is not affected by the film coating.
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What are antioxidants? Many people are talking about the benefits of antioxidants and I would like to have a better understanding. |
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Antioxidants are substances that may protect cells from the damage caused by unstable molecules known as free radicals. Free radicals are highly reactive compounds that are created in the body during normal metabolic functions or introduced from the environment. Too many free radicals in the body can interfere with normal cell function and may cause health problems such as heart disease, cancer and premature ageing.
Antioxidants help to neutralise free radicals and therefore, it is important for human health. Examples of antioxidants are beta-carotene, vitamin C, vitamin E, zinc and selenium. Consuming adequate antioxidants will help to improve the body’s defense system and skin health. Beta-carotene acts as an immune modulator and vitamin C strengthens white blood cells that fight against infections. Vitamin E has been shown to slow down the ageing of tissues while zinc is essential for the normal function of sebaceous glands.
Clinical studies have suggested that a combination of antioxidants provides greater efficacy and protective effects against oxidative damage. You may obtain these antioxidants from foods namely fruits, vegetables and whole-grains or opt for a supplement that contains these important anti-free radical nutrients.
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