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The active ingredients i.e. the antioxidants present in each tablet, namely Vitamin A, Vitamin C & Vitamin E have been linked with reduced risks of cardiovascular diseases in human. All of these three antioxidant vitamins have also been linked with reduced risks of cataract. Supplementation with ... Read moreThe active ingredients i.e. the antioxidants present in each tablet, namely Vitamin A, Vitamin C & Vitamin E have been linked with reduced risks of cardiovascular diseases in human. All of these three antioxidant vitamins have also been linked with reduced risks of cataract. Supplementation with Vitamin E shows to reduce the susceptibility of blood lipoproteins (the proteins that carry cholesterol in the blood) to oxidation, which is the major causative factor in the formation of atheromata in the walls of blood vessels. Vitamin E also helps protect the immune system and hence to combat infection and chronic diseases.Vitamin E may also be of value in reversing the age-related trend toward decreased competence of the immune system, as well as other age-related degenerative changes. Vitamin C plays an important part in the response of the body to stress. It is important in the defense against infection. Vitamin C possesses some anti-inflammatory activity and protects cells against oxidative damage to essential molecules. Vitamin C increases iron absorption. The primary role of Vitamin E is the prevention of oxidation of polyunsaturated fatty acids. Vitamin E reacts with free radicals which are the cause of oxidative damage to cell membranes, without the formation of another free radical in the process.

Loose stools may occasionally occur during treatment with beta carotene and the skin may assume a slightly yellow discoloration. The toxic eects of vitamin A (after conversion of beta carotene to it) which are encountered are normally reversible and an irreversible toxic effect is effectively unknown. Chronic overdosage can lead to peeling and redness of the skin, disturbed hair growth, loss of appetite, and sickness.Vitamin C is usually well tolerated. Large doses are reported to cause diarrhoea and other gastro-intestinal disturbances. It has also been stated that doses may result in hyperoxaluria and the formation of renal calcium oxalate calculi and it should therefore be given with care to patients with hyperoxaluria.Vitamin E is usually well tolerated. Large doses may cause diarrhoea, abdominal pain, and other gastro-intestinal disturbances, and have also been reported to cause fatigue and weakness.