Beta Carotene 30,000 IU

Feature Summary

Vitamin A is essential for many bodily processes including: vision and healthy skin, digestion, respiration, reproduction and the building of bones and teeth. Beta carotene is an excellent antioxidant and source of vitamin A, with no danger of buildup in the liver. Vitamin A comes in two basic forms, "regular" vitamin A and beta carotene. Beta carotene is known as provitamin A and is found in plants. The carotenes are powerful antioxidants. Beta Carotene 30,000 IU uses a natural source beta carotene.

An overload of free radicals leads to cell damage and increases the risk of many degenerative diseases. Therefore, it is prudent to take beta carotene as an antioxidant. Although high dosages may give the skin a golden tone, it also serves to protect the skin from sun damage.

Ingredients

Each capsule contains:
Beta carotene ..........................................18, 000 mcg (30,000 IU)

Recommended Adult Dose

1 capsule daily or as directed by a health care practitioner.

Contraindications

• The drugs cholestyramine (Questran), colestipol (Colestid), orlistat (Xenical), and mineral oil all interfere with the absorption and/or metabolism of beta carotene.
• Olestra, a fat substitute, as well as sources of dietary fibre (psyllium, pectin, guar gum, etc.) may decrease the absorption of beta carotene.
• Beta carotene supplementation may decrease the beneficial carotenes such as lutein and lycopene.
• A deficiency of zinc, vitamin C, protein, or thyroid hormone will impair the conversion of beta carotene to vitamin A.

Additional Information

Children: Suitable for children at one half the adult dose.

Pregnancy and Nursing: Considered to be safe during pregnancy and lactation.

Seniors: No special precautions are known.