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| Beta Carotene |
| by Now Foods
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Size :
250 Softgel
Potency :
25000 IU
SKU # :
312
Prod. ID:
23608
UPC Code:
733739003126
Retail Price:
$15.99
Discount:
40%
Our Price:
$9.59
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Description of Beta Carotene
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| Beta Carotene is converted into Vitamin A in the body. It performs antioxidant functions which regular Vitamin A does not. Beta Carotene and Vitamin A are essential for the maintenance of healthy epithelial tissue, which is found in the eyes, skin, respiratory system, GI and urinary tracts.
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Ingredients of Beta Carotene
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| Supplement Facts |
Serving Size: 1 Softgel
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| Vitamin A |
25,000 IU |
500% |
| Vitamin E (from Mixed Tocopherols) |
5 IU |
17% |
| Lecithin (61% Phosphatides) |
10 mg |
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| Beta-Carotene (as pro-Vitamin A 15 mg) |
25,000 IU |
500% |
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| Other Ingredients: Soybean Oil, Gelatin, Vegetable Glycerin and Water.
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Free of: yeast, wheat, gluten, corn, milk, preservatives.
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Suggested Use for Beta Carotene
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As a dietary supplement, take 1 softgel 1-2 times daily, preferably with meals.
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| Additional
Information for
Beta Carotene
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Beta-Carotene belongs to the family of carotenes or carotenoids. It is found in plants carotenes form the yellow and orange pigments in plants. Carotene is converted to vitamin A (Retinol) during digestion. Two parts of carotene is converted to vitamin A in the body but only as much vitamin A is produced from Beta Carotene as the body required because excessive amount of vitamin A in supplement can be harmful. This is why Beta-Carotene is called safe source of vitamin A. Beta Carotene is also used as a coloring agent for food such as margarine.
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