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Same generic (Super antioxidant [vitamins & minerals]), same form (Tablet)
Clinical Prescribing Information
Medical monograph and safety information for healthcare professionals & patients.Indications & Clinical Uses
Aces Plus is indicated in the following cases:
To develop immune system.
To prevent the well known deficiency diseases such as scurvey, beriberi, pellagra and others.
Prevent certain types of cancer by blocking the formation of cancer causing substances in the body.
It is also capable of combating cardiovascular and immunological disorders.
To prevent aging.
Dosage & Administration
The adult dose is one tablet daily, or as prescribed by the physician.
Contraindications
This product is contraindicated in patients with a known hypersensitivity to any of the ingredients.
Side Effects & Adverse Reactions
Generally, Aces Plus is well-tolerated. Diarrhea may occasionally occur during treatment with beta carotene and the skin may assume a slightly yellow discoloration. The side-effects of vitamin A are reversible. Vitamin C and vitamin E may cause diarrhea and other gastrointestinal disturbances.
Pharmacology & Mechanism of Action
Vitamin A
is essential for human health. Vitamin A is highly important for vision, cell development and immunity. Vitamin A's role on immunity contributes to its anti-cancer properties.
Vitamin C
is one of the most widely taken supplements and plays a primary role in the formation of collagen, which is important for the growth and repair of cells, gums, blood vessels, bones and teeth. Thus vitamin C helps in faster recovery after surgery or any other trauma. Vitamin C quenches free radicals in the water based cellular components and thus acts as an antioxidant.
Vitamin E
is a fat-soluble vitamin, which is stored in the liver, adipose tissues, heart, muscles etc. It is an active antioxidant, which prevents oxidation of fat compounds. It works in synergy with Selenium.
Vitamin K
is a key anti-aging vitamin and it prevents heart disease and osteoporosis.
Zinc
is an important mineral that can actually rejuvenate the shrinking thymus gland that involves the working of the immune system. Zinc is a co-factor in over 100 enzymes of the body.
Selenium:
Apart from being a co-factor in antioxidant enzymes, Selenium by itself has potent antioxidant capabilities. So, it prevents aging and hardening of tissues through oxidation. Vitamin E and Selenium are synergistic and seem to potentiate each other's antioxidant activities.
Copper
is an important co-factor of a number of enzymes present in our body. This enzymes act as endogenous antioxidant systems.
Manganese
, an antioxidant, is one of the minerals required to form SOD (Super Oxide Dismutase). SOD is an enzyme that protect against cell damaging free radicals.