NOW
Beta Carotene 25,000 IU
Non-Nutrient/Non-Botanical
The dose here lands inside the range studies actually used.
Dose At dose vs. studied dose
How to takeSUGGESTED USAGE: As a dietary supplement, take 1 softgel 1 to 2 times daily, preferably with meals. Consider taking this product in combination with NOW(R) Tru-E BioComplex(TM), Alpha Lipoic Acid and Vitamin D.
- Gluten Free
- Dairy Free
- Sugar Free
How it scores
Overall
A
Evidence
A
Dose
A
Formulation
A
Is it dosed to do anything?
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Beta-Carotene
At the studied dose50,000 IU / day studies used 4,000-300,000 IU · 9 studies
What Beta-Carotene is good for
- CarotenoidsB
Raise carotenoid levels
Inflammation & oxidative stress
- DiarrheaC
Reduce diarrhea episodes
Gastrointestinal
- Illness durationD
Shorten colds and infections
Respiratory
- Symptom severityB
Ease cold and flu symptoms
Respiratory
- Colds & infectionsC
Catch fewer colds and infections
Respiratory
What's in it
Serving size 1 Softgel(s)
- Beta-Carotene 25,000 IU 500%
- pro-Vitamin A 15 mg -
Other ingredients
Clean formula. The inactive ingredients are standard capsule components.
- Soybean Oil
- Softgel Capsule
Reported interactions
- Interacts with:
- Ketoconazole ·Liarozole ·Talarozole ·Fluconazole ·Itraconazole ·Voriconazole ·Mitoxantrone ·Antineoplastic_agents
- Side effects:
- Teratogenicity ·Hepatotoxicity ·Nausea ·Headache ·Vomiting ·Alopecia
From research databases. Not medical advice — talk to your physician.
