SolarDefend - 60 Veg Caps

NOW® Solutions SolarDefend™ is a "nutricosmetic" (an oral beauty supplement) designed for systemic photoprotection.

While topical sunscreen creates an external barrier that blocks or absorbs solar rays, SolarDefend works from the inside out. It supplies the bloodstream and skin cells with targeted antioxidants that neutralize free radicals, reduce UV-induced inflammation, and help protect the skin's structural proteins from premature aging.

Ingredient Deep-Dive & Key Health Benefits

1. Nutroxsun® (100 mg)

Nutroxsun® is a clinically validated, patented complex rich in polyphenols like carnosic acid, rosmarinic acid, and naringin.

• Increases Sun Tolerance: Studies show Nutroxsun® increases the skin's Minimal Erythema Dose (MED) - meaning your skin cells require a higher threshold of UV radiation before reddening or burning.
• Visibly Fights Photoaging: Clinical trials demonstrate that daily supplementation with Nutroxsun® helps reduce wrinkle depth and improves skin elasticity in as little as two to three weeks.
• Reduces UV-Induced Inflammation: UV rays generate reactive oxygen species (ROS) that trigger inflammatory cascades in the skin. Nutroxsun® quenches these free radicals, lowering systemic skin irritation after sun exposure.

2. Pomegranate Extract (200 mg)

Pomegranate fruit is packed with ellagitannins and punicosides, which are among the most potent plant antioxidants known.

• Protects Collagen & Elastin: Solar radiation activates enzymes in the skin called matrix metalloproteinases (MMPs), which chew up collagen and lead to sagging and fine lines. Pomegranate polyphenols help inhibit these enzymes.
• Reduces Hyperpigmentation & Sun Spots: By neutralizing oxidative stress in skin tissue, pomegranate polyphenols help prevent the overproduction of melanin that leads to dark spots and uneven skin tone.
• Supports Cellular DNA Repair: Helps safeguard skin cell nuclei against oxidative damage caused by environmental stressors.

3. Vitamins C & E (Antioxidant Synergy)

These two classic vitamins form a complementary antioxidant network across different environments within the skin cell.

• Membrane Protection (Vitamin E): Being fat-soluble, Vitamin E embeds directly into the lipid bilayer of skin cell membranes, protecting them from lipid peroxidation (oxidative destruction of cell membranes from sun exposure).
• Collagen Synthesis & Recycling (Vitamin C): Vitamin C is an essential cofactor required by enzymes that build new collagen fibers. Additionally, Vitamin C regenerates spent Vitamin E back into its active antioxidant form, creating a continuous protective cycle.

Primary Health Benefits at a Glance

*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. These products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.