Beta Carotene Forte Vitamin A 25000 IU 20 capsules
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Composition
Each Soft gelatin capsule contains
Natural Beta Carotene (Equivalent to natural Vitamin (A) 25000 IU) I5 mg
Properties
Natural Beta Carotene is regarded as the most bioavailable form of Provitamin A precursor compounds, carotene is a Provitamin A (very potent source) and Beta Carotene is the most active carotenoid found in plants.
Vitamin A is an intrinsic part of visual retinal pigments and it is essential for keeping normal vision, normal epithelial structure, cell differentiation and growth.
Not only, natural Beta Carotene is more safe and stable than Vitamin A, but has antioxidant effects as well.
Beta Carotene maintains skin integrity and inhibits the flaking and keratinization of the skin. It has a protective effect against skin sensitivity to sunlight, cystic acne, psoriasis, actinic keratosis, leukoplakia and pityriasis rosea. In addition, Beta Carotene has preventive effects against cancer and malignant tumours. Vitamin A deficiency is considered one of the most important and serious nutritional deficiency diseases, as the early symptoms of Vitamin A deficiency is night blindness and dryness of the conjunctiva and cornea (Xerophthalmia).
Indications
For reducing severe eye strains
For night blindness and xerophthalmia
For skin sensitivity to sunlight
For cystic acne, psoriasis, actinic keratosis and pityriasis rosea.
For leukoplakia and protection against skin cancer.
Dosage and administration
The recommended daily dose is
-Adults and teenagers:
6 to 15 mg of beta-carotene (the equivalent of 10,000 to 25,000 IU of vitamin A per day;
-Children:
3 to 6 mg of beta-carotene (the equivalent of 5,000 to 10,000 IU of vitamin A per day.
-Take one capsule daily with a sufficient amount of water.
-Do not chew or open the capsule.
-Ask your physician for more details.
Side effects
Rare
-Skin discoloration (yellowing that eventually goes away)
-Loose stools
-Bruising
-Joint pain
Contraindications
-Hypersensitivity to any of the ingredients
-Children’s age
-Pregnancy
-Smoking/alcohol intake
Warnings and precautions
Stop the intake and inform your doctor immediately if you get pregnant during the Beta Carotene course.
High doses of beta-carotene can turn skin yellow or orange. Taking high doses of beta-carotene supplements might also increase the chance of death from all causes, increase the risk of certain cancers, and possibly cause other serious side effects.
Beta Carotene may increase the risk of heart disease and cancer in people who smoke or drink heavily.
Keep out of reach of children.
Storage
Store in a dry place at a temperature not exceeding 30°C.
Package
Carton box containing 2 strips each of 10 soft gelatin capsules.