Health + Wellness — Ingredients

Overview People have been drinking infusions of tea for thousands of years, beginning in China and India. Today, tea is consumed more widely than any other beverage in the world except water. Billions of people drink tea, and a large number of studies show that tea has many health benefits. There are three main varieties of tea: green, black, and oolong. All three varieties are made from the leaves of the same species of plant called Camellia sinensis; the difference is in how the tea leaves are processed. Green tea is made from unfermented leaves, while oolong tea is made...

You may realize that what you eat impacts how you feel; when you eat healthy you have more energy and feel better. You may also notice that what you eat often impacts how you look; healthy food can help your skin look fresh and clear, and may give you a little more “glow” than you otherwise might exhibit. Interestingly enough, there have been a few clinical studies conducted demonstrating that taking an antioxidant call astaxanthin orally can improve the way you look. For more information about astaxanthin, see this article: Astaxanthin: The Wrinkle-Preventing Wonder Compound. Japanese Studies In 2002, a...

Overview Lycopene is a powerful antioxidant present in many of the common foods we eat. Also called rhodopurpurin, it is classified as a carotene, within the broader carotenoid family. Lycopene is a bright red colored pigment, and as such is a popular natural additive used to dye foods. Natural Sources The most common source of lycopene is tomatoes, which have a relatively high concentration of lycopene and are often consumed as tomato juice, tomato sauce, ketchup, or raw. Other good sources of lycopene include gac (a fruit from Southeast Asia), carrots, watermelon, guavas, papayas, and grapefruit. By far the highest...

Astaxanthin is a carotenoid. More specifically, it is grouped within a class of carotenoid molecules called xanthophylls, which also include compounds such as lutein, zeaxanthin, and many others. Lutein and zeaxanthin are nutrients both present in egg yolks and various leafy green vegetables and are important for proper functioning of the retina of the eye. They have also been shown to support your skin and eyes during sun exposure. Likewise, astaxanthin is an incredibly powerful antioxidant. It has been shown to promote your defenses against the effects of sun exposure, and furthermore to prevent other types of oxidative damage to...

The secret of Sunsafe Rx is Antioxidine. Antioxidine is a proprietary formulation that contains a very precise, powerful blend of specific antioxidants that decades of clinical research shows are each able to support your skin and eyes and provide natural, healthy, anti-aging protection. Each ingredient in Proprietary Antioxidine Complex has been clinically shown to provide antioxidant protection and help defend against some of the effects of environmental exposure. The combination of these ingredients is incredibly powerful. And the ratios and amounts of each ingredient have been optimized to confer the ideal health benefits. For instance, one ingredient, Polypodium leucotomos, is...