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BIO-GUARD Liquid Micellized Antioxidant

Antioxidant nutrients, micellized to enhance absorption.

Two ml. contain:
Vitamin A 10,000 I.U. 200%
Vitamin A (as beta carotene) 2500 I.U. 50%
Vitamin C 50 mg. 83%
Vitamin E 100 I.U. 333%
Selenium (as selenomethionine) 50 mcg. 71%

May be mixed in juice or water. 
Product #954 Fill Size: 60 ml.

BIO-GUARD is the first product developed in the industry that provides the fat-soluble nutrients, vitamins A, E and Beta-Carotene along with Vitamin C in a stable, water-miscible highly absorbable micellar form.

A major factor considered with fat soluble nutrients is bioavailability, the degree to which a substance or nutrient becomes available to the target tissue after administration. The body may not absorb these nutrients readily for a variety of reasons. The following are some of the reasons:

• Improper Pancreatic Activity
• Limited Bile Production
• High Fat Diets
• Aging
• High Fiber Diets

Regardless of the reason for decreased bioavailability, if the fat-soluble nutrients are supplied as micelles (tiny fat droplets surrounded by water) the nutrients can be absorbed more efficiently. Micellization is the unique process which enables fat-soluble nutrients to be converted into stable water-miscible micelles. These micellar forms have been shown to have a greater systemic absorption, and tissue uptake than corresponding oils or emulsions. In most patients, absorption generally increases 3- 5 times greater than from common oil forms. This process is also far more effective than socalled "water soluble" or "emulsified" forms. This is due primarily to the formation of the very small droplet size, 0.5 microns, as compared to emulsified forms, 10 to 20 microns or oils, 50 to 1000 microns. The smaller the micelle, the better the solubility in water and therefore the better the absorption into the hepatic portal system, the more efficient water-base transport system of nutrients. Without micellization, fat soluble nutrients are absorbed as large globules mainly by the lymphatic system, a less efficient transport system.

BIO-GUARD provides the fat-soluble nutrients, vitamins A, E; Beta-Carotene; and water-soluble vitamin C in a stable watermiscible, highly absorbable micellar form. BIO-GUARD provides the antioxidant nutrients which the body needs to help protect itself from excessive damage due to free radical exposure.

Free-radicals are chemically reactive entities produced in the body by:

• The Breakdown of Peroxidized Fats
• Radiation Ozone Interactions with Lipids
• The Attack of Oxidizing Agents on Fatty Acids (particularly unsaturated)
• Inflammatory Responses
• Cigarette Smoking

Antioxidants are those nutrients which combat the action of free-radicals by either quenching them or stimulating the body's own antioxidant mechanism. Nutrients in particular that have this antioxidant property include: Beta-Carotene and Vitamin A, Vitamin E and Vitamin C. Numerous medical studies provide evidence for the antioxidant properties of these nutrients. Here are some of the relevant summaries:

Beta-Carotene is a precursor of Vitamin A found in foods of plant origin. It is a powerful antioxidant and one of the most effective inhibitors of the destructive "singlet oxygen". Beta-Carotene also appears to enhance the immune system, playing a key role preventing against a variety of degenerative diseases (1).

Vitamin A is known to affect almost every tissue in the body and to have a key role in a variety of body functions and processes. Vitamin A is important in the visual cycle, and in protecting the skin, mucous membranes, stomach and lung linings and most connective tissue between and around organs. It is a particularly efficient scavenger of free radicals generated by cigarette smoke, chemical fumes and air pollution. (2, 4).

Vitamin E is one of the most effective antioxidant nutrients. Vitamin E reacts with free-radicals preventing them from oxidizing polyunsaturated fats, Vitamin A, various enzymes, and cell membrane constituents. In forestalling oxidative damage, Vitamin E increases the stability of cellular and intracellular structures, particularly mitochondria, liposomes and ribosomes as well as cell membranes themselves (3, 6).

The structure and function of blood platelets is also influenced by Vitamin E. The aggregation of platelets is limited by Vitamin E via its action in modifying platelet membrane fluidity and reducing adhesiveness. This reduction can significantly reduce the risk of cardiovascular problems.

Vitamin C is an antioxidant that primarily works in the soluble portion of cells. Vitamin C and Vitamin E have been shown to exhibit a complementary action. It is an immune system stimulant, particularly important in the manufacture of white blood cells, antibodies and adrenal hormones. Optimum tissue stores of Vitamin C help maintain resistance to infection. The significant role of Vitamin C in cementing the ground substance of supportive tissue makes it an substance agent in wound healing. This has evident implications for Vitamin C to be used in the overall defense mechanisms of the body. Proper collagen synthesis helps maintain the integrity of the skin and tissue linings providing a barrier to bacteria, viruses and other organisms.

Finally, any body stress...injury, fracture, general illness, shock...calls on Vitamin C tissue stores. This is indicated by the large concentration of the vitamins in adrenal tissue. (4,5,6).

Bio-Guard a stable, water-soluble, highly absorbable micellar form of antioxidant nutrition in a convenient liquid form.

1. Burton, G.W. and Ingold, K.U. Beta-Carotene: An unusual type of lipid antioxidant, Science 224: 569-572, 1984.

2. Maliza, C. et al., Dietary Vitamin A and Rish of Cancer in the Western Electric Study, The Lancet, Nov. 28, 1185-1189, 1981.

3. Bland, J. Vitamin E and the Accessory Lipid Antioxidants in Contemporary Developments in Nutrition, Worthington, Roberts, B. (ed.) C.V. Mosby Publ., 1981.

4. Williams, S.R. Nutrition and Diet Therapy 4th Ed. C.V. Mosby Co. 1981.

5. Kreutler, P.A. Nutrition in Perspective Prentice-Hall Inc. 1980.

6. Leung, H.W. et al., The Cooperative Interaction Between Vitamin E and Vitamin C in Suppression of Peroxidation of Membrane Phospholipids, Bioche. Biophys. Acta, May 22, 1981.