Solgar Advanced Carotenoid (60 softgels)

Solgar Advanced Carotenoid overview

Advanced Carotenoid Complex Softgels
Containing Alpha/Beta/Gamma Carotene, Lutein, Lycopene, and Capsanthin from natural sources
Sugar, Salt and Starch Free * Preservative-free Softgels

Further information about Solgar Advanced Carotenoid

The entire family of carotenes are found naturally in many vegetables and fruits. Specifically, beta carotene is found in dark orange or green vegetables and fruits. The difference between a dark orange carrot and a pale one is its carotene content. Beta carotene and other carotenoid supplementations are an appealing and convenient way to make up the difference. Unfortunately, most diets are lacking in these important nutrients.

Beta and alpha carotene are precursors to vitamin A and act as antioxidant nutrients. They are the only carotenoids converted to appreciable amounts of vitamin A. However, the body only converts these carotenoids into vitamin A as needed. Beta and alpha carotene are important for the immune system and provide resistance to infection. They are also necessary for the development and maintenance of healthy epithelial tissue and mucous membranes such as, the lining of the lungs, bronchi and other respiratory tissues. Epithelial tissue forms a barrier against bacteria and other foreign substances and aids directly in the prevention of infection and disease. Recently, much attention has been devoted to the entire family of carotenoids including: alpha carotene, lutein, lycopene, zeaxanthin and capsanthin. Research has demonstrated that some of these carotenoids have significant antioxidant and protective benefits greater than beta carotene.

CATEGORY HIGHLIGHTS

Solgar offers:

* Natural Beta Carotene/Carotenoid Mix - since current research supports that a natural mixture of carotenoids, like those found in fruits and vegetables, is associated with a reduced risk of certain diseases, we were the first to employ a natural mix of carotenoids in all our beta carotene, multivitamin/mineral, antioxidant and specialty formulas as opposed to the common practice of using only synthetic beta carotene. Our natural beta carotene/carotenoid mixture contains a blend of nutritionally valuable carotenoids not found in synthetic beta carotene such as: alpha carotene, cryptoxanthin, lutein and zeaxanthin.

* the first carotenoid complex product that includes the other important carotenoids - alpha and gamma carotene, lutein, lycopene and capsanthin - Advanced Carotenoid Complex Softgels

* the first high alpha and beta carotene complex from carrot oil combined with sufficient amounts of lutein from marigold flowers and lycopene from tomatoes - Natural Lutein Lycopene Carotene Complex Softgels

* two of the best, natural forms of beta carotene along with the other naturally-occurring carotenoids: D. salina from sea algae and carrot oil

* a "dry" beta carotene for those sensitive to fat soluble nutrients

Solgar Advanced Carotenoid ingredients

Advanced Carotenoid Complex Softgels

Each softgel provides:

Beta-Carotene 77%
Alpha-Carotene 23% ............................... 25,000 IU
(vitamin A activity)
Gamma Carotene ............................... 400 mcg
Additional Carotenoids:
Lycopene ............................... 45 mcg
Lutein ............................... 2,000 mcg
Capsanthin ............................... 300 mcg
Other Carotenoids ............................... 750 mcg

Encapsulated with these natural ingredients: soybean oil, lecithin, corn oil.
Softgel shell: gelatin, glycerin.

Advanced Carotenoid does not contain:

• Sugar

Solgar Advanced Carotenoid warnings

Keep out of reach of children.