- Nature's Powerful Antioxidant
Beta-Carotene is the most potent form of Carotene available. It is present in
dark-green, leafy vegetables, carrots and yellow, red fruits such as peaches and apricots.
Beta-Carotene is defined as a provitamin A because it is converted to Vitamin A once in
the body. This is different than preformed Vitamin A (retinol) which is normally found in
fish liver oils.
In addition to providing the body with a safe source of Vitamin A, Beta-Carotene works
with other natural protectors to defend antioxidant cells from harmful free radical
damage. Use it to treat dry skin, eczema, and psoriasis. It also lowers the risk of
cancer.
| Deficiency signs |
Excess signs |
| dry dull hair; fatigue; thickened scaly skin on palms & soles;
frequent infections; weight loss; insomnia; night blindness; acne; dry & rough skin;
dry eyes & mouth;eye cornea thickening |
harmless condition in which the skin turns slightly orange |
| CONDITION |
SUGGESTED DAILY DOSAGE
(IU) |
| acne, eczema, psoriasis |
50,000-200,000 |
| cancer prevention |
100,000-200,000 |
| dry skin |
25,000-50,000 |
| enhancing immunity |
50,000-100,000 |
| gastrointestinal ulcers |
25,000-50,000 |
| HIV/AIDS |
300,000-500,000 |
| polluted air |
25,000-50,000 |
| allergies, asthma, bronchitis, emphysema, sinusitis |
100,000-200,000 |
Beta-Carotene
and Other Carotenoids: The Antioxidant Family That Protects Against Cancer and
Heart Disease and Stregthens the Immune System, by Richard A Passwater,
et al.
Beta-Carotene &
Cartenoids: Index of New Information
and Medical Research Bible by Gottlieb.
Beta Carotene,
25,000IU
 ;
FoodScience
of Vermont® |
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| Size 90,
SoftGel Capsules |
| Size 180,
SoftGel Capsules |
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| Beta
Carotene, 25,000 IU; Schiff® |
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| Size 90, SoftGels |
| Size 180, Softgels |
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| Natural
Beta Carotene, 25,000 IU;
Thompson® |
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| Carotene (Pro-Vitamin
A);
TwinLab® |
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| Size 120, Capsule,
25,000 IU |
| Size 60, Capsule,
83,000 IU |
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See also: Vitamin A |
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