Smart Basics Spectrovite with Lycopene -- 500 Tablets

How does Smart Basics SpectroviteÎ with Lycopene work? As its name implies, this Smart Basics SpectroviteÎ multivitamin/multimineral formula features lycopene. A carotenoid, lycopene is a pigment that gives vegetables and fruits, such as tomatoes, pink grapefruit and watermelon, their vivid red color. Lycopene supports healthy eyes and vision, contributes to a healthy prostate and boosts the immune system. It is also an important antioxidant that helps protect the bodyÒ³ cells from oxidative stress. It promotes cardiovascular health and encourages healthy aging. In addition to lycopene, this high potency supplement also contains other important vitamins and minerals that enhance overall health including:. Vitamin A (as retinyl acetate and beta-carotene) promotes the growth and repair of tissues, contributes to bone formation and enhances the health of skin and hair. It also supports healthy vision, boosts immune defenses, and helps maintain strong and healthy teeth, mucous membranes and skin. Vitamins B1 (as thiamin mononitrate), B2 (riboflavin), B3 (niacin), B6 (pyridoxine hydrochloride), B9 (folic acid) and B12 (as cyanocobalamin) all work together to promote healthy vision, boost the immune system and assist in making energy available within the body. Collectively, they also contribute to healthy skin, nails, blood, connective tissue, and a sound nervous system. Vitamin C (as ascorbic acid) promotes antioxidant activity within the body and contributes to healthy cell development. It also supports health in joints, bones, the immune system, the cardiovascular system, skin and hair. Vitamin E (as dl-alpha tocopheryl acetate) is also a potent antioxidant that assists in scavenging free radicals to help lower oxidative stress. An antioxidant, it contributes to a healthy heart and a string immune system. Vitamin K, another important antioxidant, supports cardiovascular health and helps blood coagulate. It promotes bone calcification and may help regulate blood sugar.