Life Extension Shade Factor - 120 Veg Capsules

Shade Factor - Life Extension - UV Exposure Support

What is Life Extension Shade Factor?

Life Extension's Best in Class Shade Factor oral supplement helps safeguard your skin health from the inside out, promoting healthy DNA before, during and after UV exposure._†

Even moderate ultraviolet exposure can take a toll on skin health. Shade Factor is an oral formula that uses three ingredients to support the body’s natural immune response to UV exposure: niacinamide, Polypodium leucotomos extract and Red Orange Complex. Our skin supplement supports healthy skin before, during and after you spend time outdoors.

Shade Factor provides 500 mg of niacinamide, a form of vitamin B3 with multiple skin benefits that has been shown to promote healthy DNA before, during and after UV exposure._† Niacinamide also plays a significant role in supporting the production of ATP (adenosine triphosphate), the energy-releasing molecule that fuels all your cells and powers their intracellular machinery._†

• Gluten Free
• Non-GMO
• Vegetarian

Why choose Life Extension Shade Factor?

Life Extension Shade Factor provides 500 mg of niacinamide, a form of vitamin B3 with multiple skin benefits that promotes healthy DNA._†

Health Concerns:

• Skin Care: Special Purpose

Ingredients:

• Vitamin C (as ascorbic acid from Red Orange Complex®)
• Niacin (as niacinamide)
• Polypodium leucotomos extract (leaf)
• Red Orange Complex [Sicilian red oranges (Citrus sinensis var. Moro, Sanguinello, Tarocco) extract (fruit and peel)]

Featured Customer Reviews:

Gina: Gradual improvements

Over time, I began to notice that my dark spots have been clearing up, and my skin was improving. Since I am out in the sun all day, I needed something aside of sunscreen to keep my skin healthy. This supplement combined with some sunscreen does wonders.

Jeff: Better safe than sorry!

Skin Cancer runs in my family, so I decided that I should find something that will contribute to my skin health. As of now, I do not have any skin issues, but I want to do that best I can to avoid any skin issues. I started taking this about 6 months ago, and so far it has been working great. I have some dark spots on my arms, but it seems that they have subsided a decent amount. I will continue to take this product.

FAQ:

What are the other ingredients in this product?

• The other ingredients include vegetable cellulose (capsule), maltodextrin, microcrystalline cellulose, silica, and stearic acid.

Is the stearic acid from a plant or animal source? Are the pills vegan?

• According to the manufacturer, the stearic acid is derived from palm oil. This product does not contain any animal derived ingredients.

Is this product gluten-free?

• According to the manufacturer, this product is gluten free.

How do I take Life Extension Shade Factor?

Dosages and Directions:

Take two (2) capsules twice daily, or as recommended by a healthcare practitioner.

What's In Life Extension Shade Factor?

Supplement Facts / Label:

Warnings and Side Effects:

This product is not a substitute for topical sunscreens. Gastric disturbances may occur. Consult with your healthcare provider before taking this product if you have gout or liver disease.

• KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN
• DO NOT EXCEED RECOMMENDED DOSE
• Do not purchase if outer seal is broken or damaged.
• When using nutritional supplements, please consult with your physician if you are undergoing treatment for a medical condition or if you are pregnant or lactating.

Disclaimer:

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_†PLEASE NOTE: The information provided on this page is intended for general informational purposes only. While we strive to ensure that the details are accurate and up-to-date, we cannot guarantee that they reflect the latest product formulation or version. For the most current and accurate information, we recommend consulting the manufacturer's official website. The information provided here is based on the details made available by the manufacturer and may not reflect our independent views or endorsements. The Food and Drug Administration has not evaluated the claims made about this product. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease or medical condition.

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Other:

• Indermeet Kohli, Rubina Shafi, Prescilia Isedeh, James L. Griffith, Mohammed S. Al-Jamal, Narumol Silpa-archa, Bradford Jackson, Mohammed Athar, Nikiforos Kollias, Craig A. Elmets, Henry W. Lim, Iltefat H. Hamzavi (2017 Mar 22) The impact of oral Polypodium leucotomos extract on ultraviolet B response: a human clinical study https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5730054/
• Concepcion Parrado, Marta Mascaraque, Yolanda Gilaberte, Angeles Juarranz, Salvador Gonzalez (2016 Jun 29) Fernblock (Polypodium leucotomos Extract): Molecular Mechanisms and Pleiotropic Effects in Light-Related Skin Conditions, Photoaging and Skin Cancers, a Review https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4964402/
• Eugenio Butelli, Concetta Licciardello, Yang Zhang, Jianjun Liu, Steve Mackay, Paul Bailey, Giuseppe Reforgiato-Recupero, Cathie Martin (2012 Mar 16) Retrotransposons Control Fruit-Specific, Cold-Dependent Accumulation of Anthocyanins in Blood Oranges https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3336134/