Softgels · 30 softgels · 30 servings · $0.49/serving
Serving Size:
1 Soft Gel
Amount Per Serving:
Calories ... 5
Total Fat ... 0.5 g
Vitamin A (as Beta-carotene) (from Blakeslea trispora) ... 900 mcg RAE
Lycopene (from Tomato (Fruit) Extract) ... 4 mg
Mixed Carotenoids (as beta-carotene, alpha-carotene, and xanthophylls) ... 2 mg
Astaxanthin (from Haematococcus pluvialis (microalgae)) ... 1.5 mg
Other Ingredients:
Organic extra virgin olive oil, soft gel capsule (gelatin, glycerin, water, carob color, natural flavor), beeswax, sunflower oil.
No gluten, milk derivatives, wheat, soy, or artificial colors and flavors.
Warning: If pregnant, nursing, or taking prescription drugs, consult your healthcare professional prior to use.
Take 1 Softgel daily, or as recommended by your healthcare professional.
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Nordic Naturals Vitamin A + Carotenoids delivers preformed vitamin A (retinyl palmitate) alongside a blend of mixed carotenoids, including lutein, zeaxanthin, and lycopene, to support vision, immune function, and skin integrity. This combination addresses both direct vitamin A activity and the antioxidant roles carotenoids play in cellular health. It's well-suited for adults seeking comprehensive fat-soluble antioxidant support.
Why It's Worth Considering: Nordic Naturals uses retinyl palmitate, a stable, readily absorbed form of preformed vitamin A, paired with carotenoids that work synergistically rather than relying on beta-carotene conversion alone, relevant for those with variable conversion efficiency.
Take 1 Softgel daily, or as recommended by your healthcare professional.
Preformed vitamin A (retinol/retinyl palmitate) is immediately active, your body uses it directly. Beta-carotene is a provitamin A that must be converted to retinol. Conversion is inefficient (6:1 ratio) and varies by genetics, up to 45% of people are poor converters. For therapeutic use, preformed retinol or retinyl palmitate is preferred.
The tolerable upper limit is 10,000 IU/day of preformed vitamin A for adults. Most supplements provide 3,000-5,000 IU. Cod liver oil provides natural vitamin A + D together. Beta-carotene does not have a toxic upper limit (excess is stored harmlessly). Pregnant women should not exceed 5,000 IU preformed A.
Yes, vitamin A is fat-soluble and accumulates in the liver. Chronic intake above 25,000 IU/day can cause toxicity (headache, nausea, liver damage, bone loss). This is only a concern with preformed vitamin A supplements, not beta-carotene or food sources. Stay within recommended doses and avoid combining multiple A-containing supplements.
Apotheca is analyzing ingredient interactions, stacking compatibility, and timing recommendations for Nordic Naturals - Vitamin A +Carotenoids. This data will be available soon.
† These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
