This composition contains Vitamin E and vitamin C which are used in combination to provide protection against oxidative stress helps to scavenge free radicals and neutralize the lipid hydroperoxyl radicals, prevent protein from alkylation from electrophilic peroxidation.

Indications

⇒ Wound healing
⇒ Maintenance of cartilages, bones
⇒ Prevent inflammation
⇒ Supports immune system
⇒ Promotes eye health
⇒ Lowers the risk of cancer

About Composition

Vitamin E is fat-soluble vitamin and exist in two forms tocopherols and alpha-tocopherol. out of which alpha-tocopherol is the most active form of vitamin E. It also consists of 8 different types of antioxidants
Vitamin C is known as ascorbic acid and is important for maintaining bones and connective tissue. It acts as coenzyme and reducing enzyme in many metabolic processes.

Mechanism of Action

Vitamin E has antioxidant activity it protects body from the damaging effects of free-radicals which terminate lipid peroxidation and protects the body from cholestasis and coronary artery disease.
Vitamin C works by repairing the tissue and formation of collagens and other proteins. It involved in the metabolism of tyrosine and helps in the conversion of folic acid to folinic acid.

Pharmacokinetics

Vitamin E-
It is absorbed orally by small intestine
It is mainly bound to lipoproteins
It is metabolized in the liver
It is excreted via feces

Vitamin C-
It is absorbed up to 70%
It is 25% bound to proteins
It is metabolized in the liver

Side Effects

⇒ Nausea
⇒ Diarrhoea
⇒ Fatigue
⇒ Blurring of vision
⇒ Headache
⇒ Weakness
⇒ Intestinal cramps

Contraindications

⇒ Contraindicated in bleeding disorders
⇒ Contraindicated in diabetes

Drug Interactions

⇒ Chemotherapy drugs
⇒ Anticoagulants
⇒ Anti-platelet agents