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
- Gluten Free
- Dairy Free
- Sugar Free
How it scores
Overall
A
Evidence
A
Dose
A
Formulation
A
What's in it, judged
Supplement Facts
Serving Size: 1 Softgel(s)
- Beta-Carotene 25,000 IU 500%
- pro-Vitamin A 15 mg †
† Daily Value not established
Other ingredients: Soybean Oil, Softgel Capsule.
SUGGESTED 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.
Reported interactions
- Side effects:
- Treatment-emergent adverse events (overall) ·Gastrointestinal disorders ·Infections and infestations ·General disorders and administration site conditions ·Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders ·Nervous system disorders
From research databases. Not medical advice — talk to your physician.
Is it dosed to do anything?
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Beta-Carotene
At the studied dose25,000 IU / day studies used 4,000-166,667 IU · 11 studies
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pro-Vitamin A
At the studied dose15 mg / day studies used 0.1-20 mg · 19 studies
What Beta-Carotene is good for
- Carotenoid statusC
Higher carotenoid levels
Inflammation & oxidative stress
- Major cardiac eventsA
Fewer major cardiovascular events
Cardiovascular
- Cognitive performanceC
Better overall cognitive performance
Memory & learning
- Vitamin A statusA
Vitamin A levels in the body
Glycemic & metabolic
- HemoglobinA
Higher hemoglobin
Hematological
