Blackmores Bio ACE Tab X 80

A potent antioxidant formula designed to protect the body against oxidative damage from potentially harmful chemicals called free radicals. Some free radicals are generated naturally in normal day to day living, However pollutants, sun, alcohol, cigarette smoke and some medications can generate an excess of free radicals which may interfere with our cells' ability to function normally.

Features and benefits
* Contains naturally sourced vitamin E which is better absorbed and retained than synthetic forms of vitamin E

* Helps to reduce the risk of cell damage attributed to free radicals

* Helps to maintain healthy arteries and reduce oxidation of LDL-cholesterol

* Helps to support production of normal red blood cell

How it works
Antioxidants act as 'free-radical scavengers'. Free radicals are common in the body, arising through a variety of mechanisms. Some are generated in the body as part of normal energy-producing processes, some are generated by pollutants such as air pollution, and some are generated by lifestyle factors such as excess dietary fats, cigarette smoke, and alcohol ingestion. Many of these free radicals are dealt with by the body's own free radical, antioxidant defences. Some free radicals, however, escape these defences, and tend to accumulate. Research suggests that this accumulation of free radicals can result in cellular damage.

The nutrients vitamin C, vitamin E, betacarotene and zinc in Bio ACE have antioxidant properties that reduce the risk of cell damage attributed to free radicals. Vitamin B6 and folic acid enhance the antioxidant nutrients in this formula.

Dosage
Adults - Take one tablet twice a day with meals, or as professionally prescribed.

Children under 12 years - Only as professionally prescribed.

Contraindications and cautions
Consult your healthcare professional before use if you have had renal calculi (kidney stones). Ascorbic acid may increase the risk of recurrence of calcium oxalate calculi.
Always read the label. Use only as directed.

Active ingredients per tablet
Betacarotene 3 mg
Vitamin B1 (Thiamine nitrate) 10 mg
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic acid from calcium pantothenate 55 mg) 50.4 mg
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine hydrochloride) 25 mg
Vitamin C (Ascorbic acid) 550 mg
Natural Vitamin E (d-alpha-tocopheryl acid succinate 62 mg) 75 IU
Zinc amino acid chelate (Zinc 5 mg) 25 mg
Folic acid 150 g

Medicine interactions
Zinc may decrease the absorption and efficacy of these medications. If taking tetracycline or quinolone antibiotics, separate doses by at least 2 hours.

Physical Description
A creamy, red mottled, small capsule shaped tablet. Film-coated clear.