Cataplex A by Standard Process 180 Tablets
Cataplex® A is a vitamin A supplement with whole food and other ingredients.
- Supplies vitamin A as it naturally occurs in plants
- Promotes healthy epithelial cell development
- Provides ingredients with antioxidant activity
- Helps maintain healthy eyes
- Helps maintain healthy mucous membranes*
How does Cataplex A promote healthy epithelial tissue?
Vitamin A is necessary for the normal proper repair and maintenance of epithelial tissue.1,2 Skin and mucous membranes are made of this type of tissue. Beta carotene is a provitamin A.3 It is a major carotenoid in skin and supports healthy function of a wide variety of organs including cells of the skin, small intestine, and colon.*
How do the ingredients with antioxidant activity support health?
Beta carotene acts as an antioxidant in the skin by quenching high-energy molecules known as singlet molecular oxygen and scavenging other components (reactive oxygen species) that are a normal byproduct of cell function.4,5*
How does Cataplex A support healthy eyes?
Beta carotene is a natural precursor for retinoids, compounds that are used in the eyes to sense light.6 Vitamin A enhances night vision and helps support eye health.7,8*
- 1. Barber T, Esteban-Pretel G, Marín M, Timoneda J. 2014. Vitamin A Deficiency and Alterations in the Extracellular Matrix. Nutrients. 6(11):4984-5017.
- 2. Moens E, Veldhoen M. 2012. Epithelial barrier biology: good fences make good neighbours. Immunology. 135(1):1-8.
- 3. Fiedor J, Burda K. 2014. Potential Role of Carotenoids as Antioxidants in Human Health and Disease. Nutrients. 6(2):466-488.
- 4. Ibid.
- 5. Ahmad SM, Haskell MJ, Raqib R, Stephensen CB. 2009. Markers of Innate Immune Function Are Associated with Vitamin A Stores in Men. J Nutr. 139(2):377-385.
- 6. Zhong M, Kawaguchi R, Kassai M, Sun H. 2012. Retina, Retinol, Retinal and the Natural History of Vitamin A as a Light Sensor. Nutrients. 4(12):2069-2096.
- 7. Ibid.
- 8. Lintig JA. 2012. Provitamin A metabolism and functions in mammalian biology. Am J Clin Nutr. 96(5): 1234S-1244S.
- 9. Grune T, Lietz G, Palou A, Ross AC, Stahl W, Tang G, Thurnham D, Yin S, Biesalski HK. 2010. β-Carotene Is an Important Vitamin A Source for Humans. J Nutr. 140(12):2268S-2285S.
- 10. See note 3 above.
- 11. See note 5 above.
- 12. Ross AC. 2012. Vitamin A and retinoic acid in T cell-related immunity. Am J Clin Nutr. 96(5):1166S-1172S.
Synergistic Product Support
- Black Current Seed Oil and Calamari Omega-3 Oil or Tuna Omega-3 Oil: to support healthy cell membranes, optimal cell functioning, and to modulate the inflammatory response
- Cruciferous Complete: for antioxidant actionto promote healthy eye function
- Dermatrophin PMG: provides PMG support for epithelial cells
- Iplex: for general eye nutrition
Whole Food Nutrient Solutions
Since 1929, Standard Process has been the visionary leader in whole food nutrient solutions. We apply systems thinking to holistic nutrition that empowers practitioners to transform lives. Dedicated to the whole food philosophy of our founder, Dr. Royal Lee, our goal is to carry on his mission to provide nutrients for the body that are as close as possible to how they are found in nature.
Our products include foods that are prepared in a way that safeguards their nutritional value. The majority of these ingredients are grown locally on our certified organic farm and may require chopping, dicing, juicing, and/or drying for use in our products. The resulting whole food ingredients are then added to a formula that may include whole food extracts, animal tissue extracts and concentrates, botanicals, whole food isolates, and synthetic ingredients. These highly complex combinations contain a variety of elements designed to trigger trophic effects that support the body’s healthy balance and wellness.*
Suggested Use: Two tablets per meal, or as directed.
| Supplement Facts | ||||||||
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| Serving Size: 2 TabletsServings per Container: 90 | ||||||||
| Amount per Serving%DV | ||||||||
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| Proprietary Blend: 568 mg Carrot (root)†, sweet potato†, calcium lactate, defatted wheat (germ)†, bovine kidney†, oat flour†, nutritional yeast†, rice (bran)†, magnesium citrate, alfalfa flour†, vitamin E (sunflower), ascorbic acid, and sunflower lecithin†. | ||||||||
| †Daily Value (DV) not established. | ||||||||
Please consult the actual product label for the most accurate product information.
PRECAUTIONS:
- If pregnant or breast-feeding‚ consult a health professional before use.
- Keep out of the reach of children.
- Do not use if tamper evident shrink wrap is broken or missing.
These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). These products are not meant to diagnose‚ treat or cure any disease or medical condition. Please consult your doctor before starting any exercise or nutritional supplement program or before using these or any product during pregnancy or if you have a serious medical condition.
