BROAD
SPECTRUM ANTIOXIDANTS
Many individual antioxidants have been identified, and many of them are included in PROTX
II. Several other individual ones have become popular such as proanthocyanidins, Co-Enzyme
Q-10 and super oxide dismutase. They all have their special merits and are available as
products individually. The purpose of PROTX II is to ensure that the body is provided with
a good, well rounded, broad spectrum of well established antioxidant nutrients on a daily
basis. Other special products can be easily added to your program as desired.
Suggested
Use:
One tablet twice a day.
Contains no preservatives, sugar, starch, salt, wheat,
yeast, corn, milk, soy derivatives, artificial flavoring or coloring agents.
ANTIOXIDANTS
Until recent years, the primary role of vitamins and minerals was considered as organic
molecules essential for normal metabolism and maintenance of tissues. They were also known
to help prevent the well known deficiency diseases such at scurvy, beriberi, pellagra and
others.
We now know that many of the vitamins and minerals such as Vitamins A,
E and C in the form of Beta-Carotene, Selenium, Germanium, Vanadium and others have other
additional important functions as well. They work as antioxidants or free radical
scavengers.
Scientists have found that Vitamins A, C and E prevent certain types of
cancer by blocking the formation of cancer causing substances in the body. Researchers are
using these vitamins to prevent nitrates from turning into nitrosamines, one of the most
researched and most recognized cancer causing substances today. Nitrites and nitrates
routinely are found in processed, packaged meats, in the water we drink and even in
cigarette smoke. We also know that second-hand cigarette smoke is even more dangerous than
if you had been smoking.
BETA-CAROTENE
Vitamin A and its precursor, Beta-Carotene, which exists in carrots, spinach and other
vegetables, fight the cancer causing effects of cigarette smoke. In several studies it has
been demonstrated that people who smoke stand a lower risk of developing lung cancer if
they have diets containing foods high in Vitamin A (Beta-Carotene). Beta-Carotene is not
only a valuable antioxidant, but like Vitamins C and E, it is an important nutrient in
maintaining the immune system.
VITAMIN
C
Thousands of articles have been written about the beneficial effects of Vitamin C on
health, especially in regard to the immune system and its antioxidant effect. It has been
proven that Vitamin C protects against the harmful effects of cigarette smoke and
environmental pollution such as automobile exhaust, industrial chemicals, bacterial toxins
and other free radical causing agents.
Like Beta-Carotene, Vitamin C is very capable of protecting against
nitrosamines. These substances are produced in the stomach from nitrates and nitrites in
such foods as hot dogs, bacon, luncheon meat and smoked fish. Many rural wells contain
nitrates that have entered underground water supplies from the run-off of fertilizers and
herbicides that have been applied to our agricultural lands.
A big additional benefit that we receive from Vitamins A, C and E is
that they are also natural chelators in the body. In addition to acting as antioxidants,
they also chelate many toxins. That is, they attach themselves to them, solubilize them
and cause them to be eliminated by our kidneys, thus helping the body detoxify itself.
VITAMIN
E
Next to Beta-Carotene and Vitamin C, Vitamin E has probably received the most attention.
Doctors Wilfrid and Evan Shute first showed years ago that Vitamin E saved lives. Vitamin
E is classified as an antioxidant, which protects our bodies when they are exposed to
environmental pollutants that interfere with healthy oxygen metabolism. It helps
"preserve oxygen." Vitamin E is also known to be of special importance to the
heart and reproductive organs in our bodies as well.
Because of industrial and automotive pollution, major cities can be
hazardous to your health. The FDA has determined that the toxicity of the ozone is
comparable to phosgene, used in gas warfare, and that .05 parts per million of ozone is
dangerous. Vitamin E blocks the damaging oxidation of healthy cells by this ozone and is
therefore a natural defense.
You may ask why Life Plus has PROTX II as a product when Vitamin C,
Vitamin E and Beta-Carotene are in other products. Quite simply, it can be important to
take more of these valuable antioxidants than ever before, as the need for them is growing
every day. PROTX II is a convenient, single source of these valuable nutrients and a
simple way to ensure you receive reasonable amounts every day. PROTX II is part of the
Life Plus answer to living in the 20th century.
PHYTOZYME
BASE
PROTX II is formulated in the proprietary Life Plus PhytoZyme base, which contains a
unique blend of over thirty natural concentrates of numerous valuable phytonutrients from
plants.
When you take Life Plus products, you have the added benefit of
receiving the numerous health supporting phytochemicals and other micronutrients contained
in them.
HOW TO
TAKE PROTX PLUS
Most individuals take one tablet twice a day with their multiple vitamin and mineral.
Usually, this is adequate. If you are experiencing unusual environmental conditions or a
stressful lifestyle, more tablets can be taken.
