Serves as an antioxidant
Converted to vitamin A in the body, this natural Beta Carotene serves as an antioxidant. 20,000 IU/12 mg per capsule. Higher intakes of beta-carotene may reduce the risk of coronary artery disease in women, according to a study in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition.
To track the consumption of carotenoids and other nutrients in women, researchers asked 73,286 female nurses to complete a food-frequency questionnaire in 1984. The women were followed for 12 years and dietary information was updated in 1986, 1990, and 1994. During the follow-up period, there were 998 incident cases of coronary artery disease. After adjusting for other heart disease risk factors, the researchers observed that the women with the highest intake of beta-carotene and alpha-carotene experienced a reduced risk of coronary artery disease.
Beta-carotene is the molecule that gives carrots their orange colour. It is part of a family of chemicals called the carotenoids, which are found in many fruit and vegetables, as well as some animal products such as egg yolks. Carotenoids were first isolated in the early 19th century, and have been synthesised for use as food colourings since the 1950s.
Dosage:
One to three capsules per day
| Product Specifications: |
| Serving Size:1 capsule |
| Amount Per Serving | % Daily Value |
| Vitamin A | 20,000 | iu | 400% |
| (as natural beta carotene) |
| |
| *Daily value not established |
Other Ingredients:
Sodium alsinate, starch, hydroxypropyl methylcellulose (Vcap), soy protein alsinate.
Contains no added salt, wheat, gluten,
corn, coloring, or dairy products.
Keep container tightly closed in a cool,
dry and dark place. Keep out of reach of children. |
