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Polypodium Leucotomos Extract comes from a tropical fern plant grown in Central and South America. Native Americans have used the plant extract for centuries for the treatment of inflammatory disorders and skin diseases. Recently, clinical research has shown that it has antioxidant and photoprotective properties and taken orally provides protection against the harmful effects of ultraviolet (UV) radiation from the sun and other sources.

The mechanism of action of PLE is fairly complex but has been summarized into the following main points:

PLE acts as a scavenger to mop up free radicals and reactive oxygen species (ROS), particularly superoxide anions (these high energy molecules cause direct cell damage and have long been associated with all types of cancer)

• PLE inhibits the depletion of Langerhans cells
• PLE reduces the number of sunburn cells
• PLE protects DNA by inhibiting the formation of cyclobutane pyrimidine dimers (cancer-causing cells) induced by UVB radiation
• PLE preserves skin tissue structure by inhibiting the infiltration of mast cells into skin.

Other Details:

• Ingredients: Triterpenes
• Active ingredients: Triterpene; Ecdysone; Ecdysterone; Osladin; Chlorogenic acid; Citric acid;Palmitic acid etc.