Bio Carotene 60

Key Ingredients
Carotene

What is beta-Carotene ?

Beta-carotene is a member of the carotenoid family of plant pigments, which are responsible for the yellow, orange and red colours of certain fruits and vegetables.

Beta-carotene is also known as pro-vitamin A, as it is converted by the body into vitamin A.

Vitamin A only occurs in animal tissues (particularly liver, fish liver and dairy products), whereas beta-carotene occurs in plant tissues (particularly carrots).

Are there adverse effects from taking beta-Carotene Beta-carotene is generally well tolerated with a very low risk of toxicity.

In contrast with vitamin A(excess intake of which may cause liver damage or birth defects), it is virtually impossible to overdose with beta-carotene, as the body eliminates any of the latter substance which is surplus to requirements.

No adverse effects have been reported in pregnant or lactating women taking up to 50,000IU/day, and intakes up to 1000mg/Kg body weight given to rats showed no long term toxic effects.

Very high intake of beta-carotene (more than 100,000IU/day) may cause areas of the skin to take on an orange tone, which is harmless. Patients with diabetes, renal or liver disease, or with hyperthyroidism should take beta-carotene with caution.

About Pharma-Nord Bio Carotene

Each Pharma-Nord Bio Carotene capsule contains 9mg of pure beta-carotene (equivalent to that contained in 4 large carrots) in a stable and readily absorbable form.

Each Bio-Carotene capsule contains the vitamin A equivalent of 1500microgm (approximately 180% of the Recommended Daily Allowance).

Pharma-Nord recommends 1 capsule/day. Bio-carotene is manufactured under Danish pharmaceutical control.