Softgels · 90 softgels
Serving Size:
One Softgel
Amount Per Serving:
Vitamin A ... 7,500mcg
(as beta carotene)(with alpha carotene, zeaxanthin and lutein)(from D. Salina, 100% natural)
Other Ingredients:
gelatin capsule (gelatin, glycerin, water, carob), sunflower oil, olive oil
Warning
If you are pregnant or lactating, have any health condition or are taking any medication, consult your health professional before use.
As a dietary supplement, 1 capsule, 1-2 times daily, with meals.
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Pure Encapsulations Beta Carotene delivers a provitamin A carotenoid in softgel form, supporting healthy vision, skin integrity, and immune function. Beta carotene is converted to vitamin A in the body as needed, making it a preferred option for those seeking a safer alternative to preformed retinol. This 90-softgel format is well-suited for adults looking to maintain antioxidant status and nutritional adequacy.
Why It's Worth Considering: Pure Encapsulations formulates to their characteristic minimal-excipient standard, and the softgel delivery helps support absorption of this fat-soluble carotenoid.
As a dietary supplement, 1 capsule, 1-2 times daily, with meals.
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 Pure Encapsulations - Beta Carotene. 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.
