Sunshine Heroes Whole Foods Antioxidant By Nature's Sunshine Overview & Drug Interactions
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Supplement: Sunshine Heroes Whole Foods Antioxidant by Nature's Sunshine
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This product contains
Below is a list of the 'active' ingredients listed on the supplement label for this product.
For a list of 'other ingredients', such as fillers, please see the 'Label Information' section on this page.
Calories
| Ingredient Group | Header |
|---|---|
| Category | other |
Total Carbohydrates
| Ingredient Group | Carbohydrate |
|---|---|
| Category | sugar |
-
Sugar
Ingredient Group Sucrose Category sugar
Vitamin C
| Ingredient Group | Vitamin C |
|---|---|
| Category | vitamin |
- Ascorbic Acid
Vitamin E
Vitamin E is a fat-soluble vitamin found naturally in a variety of foods, including vegetable oils, nuts, seeds, and leafy green vegetables. Vitamin E is also available as a dietary supplement and is often added to skincare products. Vitamin E has many roles in the body, including protecting cells from oxidative stress and supporting immune function.
See More Information Regarding Vitamin E| Ingredient Group | Vitamin E (unspecified) |
|---|---|
| Category | vitamin |
- D-Alpha Tocopheryl Hydrogen Succinate
Sodium
| Ingredient Group | Sodium |
|---|---|
| Category | mineral |
Super Fruit and Vegetable Proprietary Blend
| Ingredient Group | Proprietary Blend (Herb/Botanical) |
|---|---|
| Category | blend |
-
Apple
Description:An apple is a type of fruit that grows on apple trees. They are a common and popular food, known for their sweet, tangy flavor and crisp texture. Apples come in a wide range of colors, including green, red, yellow, and pink, and are often eaten fresh or used in cooking. Apples have been purported to have a number of potential health benefits, as they are a good source of fiber, vitamins, and minerals. They are also rich in antioxidants, which may help to protect against certain chronic diseases. In addition, apples may have a number of medicinal properties, including anti-inflammatory and antioxidant effects.
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Ingredient Group Apple Category botanical
Grapeseed
Description:Grapes are widely grown and cultivated for a variety of uses such as for food and beverage making (e.g., wine). They also have a long history of use in traditional medicine. The fruit and skin of grapes contain various compounds that are believed to have health benefits, including antioxidants such as resveratrol and flavonoids. These compounds may help to protect cells from damage and are purported to reduce the risk of certain chronic diseases. Grapes and grape products may also have anti-inflammatory properties, which may help to reduce inflammation in the body and potentially improve symptoms of certain conditions. Grape seed extracts are also commonly used as a dietary supplement and are often standardized according to the content of polyphenols or proanthocyanidins.
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Ingredient Group Grape Category botanical
Strawberry
Ingredient Group Strawberry Category botanical
Raspberry
Ingredient Group Raspberry (unspecified) Category botanical
Blueberry
Ingredient Group Blueberry Category botanical
Tart Cherry
Ingredient Group Sour Cherry Category botanical
Pomegranate
Description:Pomegranate is a fruit that is native to parts of the Middle East and South Asia and is currently cultivated around the world. It is known for its bright red, edible seeds and its tart, slightly sweet flavor. It is It is a rich source of antioxidants, vitamins, and minerals, and widely consumed as either the fresh fruit, or in different preparations (e.g., as a beverage). Pomegranate is believed to have a number of health benefits. In traditional medicine, it is most often used for its anti-inflammatory and antioxidant effects.
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Ingredient Group Pomegranate Category botanical
Cranberry
Description:Cranberries are a type of small, tart berry native to North America. They are a rich source of antioxidants, which are substances that help to protect cells from damage caused by harmful substances called free radicals. They are also a good source of vitamin C, fiber, and other nutrients. Cranberry dietary supplements contain concentrated cranberry extract or powdered cranberry fruit. They are often used to prevent or treat urinary tract infections (UTIs), as cranberries are thought to have certain compounds that may help to prevent bacteria from attaching to the urinary tract.
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Ingredient Group cranberry Category botanical
Carrot
Ingredient Group Carrot Category botanical
Tomato
Ingredient Group Tomato Category botanical
Broccoli
Ingredient Group Broccoli Category botanical
Spinach
Ingredient Group Spinach Category botanical
Kale
Ingredient Group Kale Category botanical
Protector Shield Proprietary Blend
| Ingredient Group | Proprietary Blend (Herb/Botanical) |
|---|---|
| Category | blend |
-
Whole Food Complex
Ingredient Group Header Category blend
-
Mangosteen
Description:Mangosteen is a tropical fruit known for its sweet, tangy flavor and deep purple rind. It is revered for its potential health benefits due to its rich content of antioxidants and nutrients. In dietary supplements, mangosteen is often marketed for its alleged anti-inflammatory and immune-boosting properties, though scientific evidence supporting these claims is limited and further research is needed.
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Ingredient Group Mangosteen Category botanical
Cranberry
Description:Cranberries are a type of small, tart berry native to North America. They are a rich source of antioxidants, which are substances that help to protect cells from damage caused by harmful substances called free radicals. They are also a good source of vitamin C, fiber, and other nutrients. Cranberry dietary supplements contain concentrated cranberry extract or powdered cranberry fruit. They are often used to prevent or treat urinary tract infections (UTIs), as cranberries are thought to have certain compounds that may help to prevent bacteria from attaching to the urinary tract.
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Ingredient Group cranberry Category botanical
Broccoli
Ingredient Group Broccoli Category botanical
Spinach
Ingredient Group Spinach Category botanical
Asparagus
Description:Asparagus officinalis, commonly known as asparagus, is a perennial plant native to central and southern Europe, the Middle East, western Siberia, and northern Africa. It grows to heights of 30-150 cm and is widely cultivated as a vegetable. Asparagus has been part of the human diet for over 2000 years and possibly much longer. Its shoots or "spears," rhizome, root, and juice are used for food and medicine. Asparagus is a good source of fiber, folic acid, vitamin C, vitamin E, and vitamin B6, as well as minerals like copper, iron, zinc, manganese, calcium, magnesium, sodium, potassium, and phosphorous. It contains flavonoids, hydroxycinnamic acids, oligosaccharides, amino acids, carotenoids, sulfur compounds, steroidal saponins, sterols, and fructans. After ingestion, asparagus produces a distinctive odor in urine due to volatile organic components like asparagusic acid. Asparagus extracts have shown various effects in studies, including anti-allergy, anti-cancer, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, antiviral, antioxidant, cholesterol-lowering, diuretic, hepatic, hypotensive, immunostimulatory, and weight-modifying effects. However, some of its constituents, particularly saponins, can irritate mucous membranes and be cytotoxic.
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Ingredient Group Asparagus Category botanical
Carrot
Ingredient Group Carrot Category botanical
Tomato
Ingredient Group Tomato Category botanical
Acai
Description:Acaí berries are a type of fruit native to the Amazon region of Brazil and grow on the açaí palm tree (Euterpe oleracea). Açaí berries are small, round, and dark purple in color and have a sweet, slightly earthy flavor. Açaí berries are rich in antioxidants, fiber, and heart-healthy fats. They are also a good source of vitamins and minerals, including vitamin A, vitamin C, and calcium. Açaí berries are often marketed as a superfood due to their high antioxidant content, which may help to reduce inflammation and protect against certain diseases. Acai dietary supplements are consumed for their purported health effects and have been marketed to help improve energy levels, boost the immune system, and promote weight loss.
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Ingredient Group Acai Category botanical
Pomegranate fruit extract
Description:Pomegranate is a fruit that is native to parts of the Middle East and South Asia and is currently cultivated around the world. It is known for its bright red, edible seeds and its tart, slightly sweet flavor. It is It is a rich source of antioxidants, vitamins, and minerals, and widely consumed as either the fresh fruit, or in different preparations (e.g., as a beverage). Pomegranate is believed to have a number of health benefits. In traditional medicine, it is most often used for its anti-inflammatory and antioxidant effects.
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Ingredient Group Pomegranate Category botanical
Fruit Juice Concentrates
Ingredient Group Blend Category blend
-
White Grape
Description:Grapes are widely grown and cultivated for a variety of uses such as for food and beverage making (e.g., wine). They also have a long history of use in traditional medicine. The fruit and skin of grapes contain various compounds that are believed to have health benefits, including antioxidants such as resveratrol and flavonoids. These compounds may help to protect cells from damage and are purported to reduce the risk of certain chronic diseases. Grapes and grape products may also have anti-inflammatory properties, which may help to reduce inflammation in the body and potentially improve symptoms of certain conditions. Grape seed extracts are also commonly used as a dietary supplement and are often standardized according to the content of polyphenols or proanthocyanidins.
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Ingredient Group Grape Category botanical
Apple
Description:An apple is a type of fruit that grows on apple trees. They are a common and popular food, known for their sweet, tangy flavor and crisp texture. Apples come in a wide range of colors, including green, red, yellow, and pink, and are often eaten fresh or used in cooking. Apples have been purported to have a number of potential health benefits, as they are a good source of fiber, vitamins, and minerals. They are also rich in antioxidants, which may help to protect against certain chronic diseases. In addition, apples may have a number of medicinal properties, including anti-inflammatory and antioxidant effects.
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Ingredient Group Apple Category botanical
Pear
Ingredient Group Pear Category botanical
Orange
Ingredient Group Orange (unspecified) Category botanical
Pineapple
Ingredient Group Pineapple Category botanical
Cherry
Ingredient Group cherry (unspecified) Category botanical
Strawberry
Ingredient Group Strawberry Category botanical
Blueberry
Ingredient Group Blueberry Category botanical
MicroNutrients
Ingredient Group Blend Category blend
-
L-Leucine
Ingredient Group Leucine Category amino acid
L-Lysine
Ingredient Group Lysine Category amino acid
L-Valine
Ingredient Group Valine Category amino acid
Choline Bitartrate
Description:Choline is an essential nutrient that is found in many foods, including eggs, and is important for a number of bodily functions, including liver function, brain development, and nerve function. Choline is a precursor to acetylcholine, a neurotransmitter that plays a role in memory, mood, and muscle control. Choline also helps to transport fats out of the liver, which may help to reduce the risk of liver disease. Choline supplements are available in different forms, including choline bitartrate, choline chloride, and phosphatidylcholine. Choline bitartrate is the most common form of choline supplement, but phosphatidylcholine is the form that is found naturally in foods.
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Ingredient Group Choline Category vitamin
Inositol
Description:Inositol is a type of carbohydrate (sugar alcohol) that is found in a variety of foods, including fruits, nuts, and grains. It is also known as vitamin B8 but is not considered 'essential' as it can be synthesized in the human body. Inositol is involved in a number of important physiological processes, including the metabolism of fats, the regulation of insulin, and the transmission of nerve impulses. Inositol is a popular dietary supplement and is believed to have a number of potential health benefits. It is thought to have a role in the treatment of certain mental health conditions, is believed to have a positive effect on cholesterol levels and may be helpful in the prevention or management of heart disease. In addition, inositol may have anti-inflammatory effects and may be helpful in the treatment of certain skin conditions.
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Ingredient Group Inositol Category non-nutrient/non-botanical
L-Isoleucine
Ingredient Group Isoleucine Category amino acid
L-Threonine
Description:L-Threonine is an essential amino acid, meaning it must be obtained through the diet since the body cannot produce it on its own. It plays a crucial role in supporting overall health and well-being. L-Threonine is involved in protein synthesis, aiding in the formation of collagen, elastin, and muscle tissue. It also contributes to maintaining proper immune function and balancing nitrogen levels within the body.
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Ingredient Group THREONINE Category amino acid
L-Phenylalanine
Ingredient Group Phenylalanine Category amino acid
L-Arginine
Ingredient Group Arginine Category amino acid
L-Cysteine
Ingredient Group Cysteine Category amino acid
L-Methionine
Description:Methionine is an essential amino acid, meaning it must be obtained through the diet since the body cannot produce it on its own. It plays a crucial role in protein synthesis and various metabolic processes. Methionine is commonly found in protein-rich foods like meat, fish, dairy products, and certain plant-based sources, making it an important component of a balanced diet to support overall health and proper bodily functions.
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Ingredient Group METHIONINE Category amino acid
L-Tyrosine
Description:L-tyrosine is a non-essential amino acid produced within the body through the conversion of the essential amino acid, phenylalanine. It is often used as a dietary supplement to support cognitive function, enhance focus, and mitigate stress by serving as a precursor for neurotransmitters like dopamine and norepinephrine.
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Ingredient Group Tyrosine Category amino acid
-
Drugs that interact with Sunshine Heroes Whole Foods Antioxidant by Nature's Sunshine
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Label Information
Supplement Facts:
| Daily Value (DV) Target Group(s): | Adults and children 4 or more years of age |
|---|---|
| Minimum serving Sizes: |
3 Chew(s)
|
| Maximum serving Sizes: |
3 Chew(s)
|
| Servings per container | 30 |
| UPC/BARCODE | 099904033443 |
| Ingredient | Amount per Serving | Group | % DV, Adults & children 4+ years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calories |
20 {Calories}
|
Header |
|
| Total Carbohydrates |
6 g
|
Carbohydrate |
2%
--
|
| Sugar |
3 g
|
Sucrose |
--
--
|
| Vitamin C |
45 mg
|
Vitamin C |
75%
113%
|
| Vitamin E |
22.5 IU
|
Vitamin E (unspecified) |
75%
225%
|
| Sodium |
10 mg
|
Sodium |
1%
--
|
| Super Fruit and Vegetable Proprietary Blend |
150 mg
|
Proprietary Blend (Herb/Botanical) |
--
--
|
| Apple |
0 NP
|
Apple |
|
| Grapeseed |
0 NP
|
Grape |
|
| Strawberry |
0 NP
|
Strawberry |
|
| Raspberry |
0 NP
|
Raspberry (unspecified) |
|
| Blueberry |
0 NP
|
Blueberry |
|
| Tart Cherry |
0 NP
|
Sour Cherry |
|
| Pomegranate |
0 NP
|
Pomegranate |
|
| Cranberry |
0 NP
|
cranberry |
|
| Carrot |
0 NP
|
Carrot |
|
| Tomato |
0 NP
|
Tomato |
|
| Broccoli |
0 NP
|
Broccoli |
|
| Spinach |
0 NP
|
Spinach |
|
| Kale |
0 NP
|
Kale |
|
| Protector Shield Proprietary Blend |
75 mg
|
Proprietary Blend (Herb/Botanical) |
--
--
|
| Whole Food Complex |
0 NP
|
Header |
|
| Mangosteen |
0 NP
|
Mangosteen |
|
| Cranberry |
0 NP
|
cranberry |
|
| Broccoli |
0 NP
|
Broccoli |
|
| Spinach |
0 NP
|
Spinach |
|
| Asparagus |
0 NP
|
Asparagus |
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| Carrot |
0 NP
|
Carrot |
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| Tomato |
0 NP
|
Tomato |
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| Acai |
0 NP
|
Acai |
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| Pomegranate fruit extract |
0 NP
|
Pomegranate |
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| Fruit Juice Concentrates |
0 NP
|
Blend |
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| White Grape |
0 NP
|
Grape |
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| Apple |
0 NP
|
Apple |
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| Pear |
0 NP
|
Pear |
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| Orange |
0 NP
|
Orange (unspecified) |
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| Pineapple |
0 NP
|
Pineapple |
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| Cherry |
0 NP
|
cherry (unspecified) |
|
| Strawberry |
0 NP
|
Strawberry |
|
| Blueberry |
0 NP
|
Blueberry |
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| MicroNutrients |
0 NP
|
Blend |
|
| L-Leucine |
0 NP
|
Leucine |
|
| L-Lysine |
0 NP
|
Lysine |
|
| L-Valine |
0 NP
|
Valine |
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| Choline Bitartrate |
0 NP
|
Choline |
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| Inositol |
0 NP
|
Inositol |
|
| L-Isoleucine |
0 NP
|
Isoleucine |
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| L-Threonine |
0 NP
|
THREONINE |
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| L-Phenylalanine |
0 NP
|
Phenylalanine |
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| L-Arginine |
0 NP
|
Arginine |
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| L-Cysteine |
0 NP
|
Cysteine |
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| L-Methionine |
0 NP
|
METHIONINE |
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| L-Tyrosine |
0 NP
|
Tyrosine |
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| Other Ingredients: |
Tapioca Syrup
organic evaporated Cane
organic Tapioca Syrup solids
Pectin
Citric Acid
Colors Added
Forms
Natural Flavors
Forms
Sodium Citrate
organic Sunflower Oil
Carnauba Wax
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Label Statments:
| Seals/Symbols |
- Nature's Sunshine(R)
- Nature's Sunshine(R) QUALITY, SERVICE, INTEGRITY
- Feed the Hero Within(R)
- Little Heroes FOUNDATION
Portion of proceeds go to the Little Heroes Foundation. For more information go to www.littleheroesfoundation.org
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|---|---|
| Precautions |
- This bottle was sealed for your protection. Do not use if inner seal is missing or damaged.
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| Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions |
- Suggested Use: Chew up to three (3) Soft Chews per day as a dietary supplement. Chew carefully and thoroughly before swallowing.
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| FDA Disclaimer Statement |
- * These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.
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| Storage |
- Keep in a cool, dry place, out of reach of children.
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| Formula |
- Children's Dietary Supplement
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| General Statements |
- **Based on ORAC values.
- 01003344010810
- Each serving of Whole Foods Antioxidant provides the antioxidant power of two average servings of fruit or vegetables.**
- Nature's Sunshine uses natural source materials in its products that are subject to color variation.
- Product of U.S.A.
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| Brand IP Statement(s) |
- (C)2010 Nature's Sunshine Products, Inc.
- Whole Foods Antioxidant contains PROTECTOR SHIELD(TM) Blend,a Whole Food blend of 17 fruits and vegetables. These fruits and vegetables provide powerful phytonutrients and antioxidants - potent plant compounds noted for their health-protective benefits. PROTECTOR SHIELD(tm) Blend provides Choline, Inositol, and 10 Amino Acids- essential nutrients for healthy brain development and cell communication for growing children.*
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| Formulation |
- Free from the common allergens, wheat, soy, and milk.
|
| General |
- Stock No. 3344-9
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Brand Information
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| Manufacturer | |
|---|---|
| Name | Nature's Sunshine Products, Inc |
| City | Spanish Fork |
| State | Utah |
| ZipCode | 84660 |
| Phone Number | 1-800-223-8225 |
| Web Address | www.naturessunshine.com |
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