Solgar Natural Source Oceanic Beta Carotene is a dietary supplement in soft capsules, with natural carotenoids from the oceanic microalgae Dunaliella salina. Each soft capsule provides 47mg of mixed natural carotenoids, of which 7mg is beta carotene, 331μg alpha carotene and 188μg other carotenoids, such as zeaxanthin, cryptoxanthin and lutein. The package contains 60 soft capsules.
It is aimed at adults who want to consume vitamin A from a precursor source of plant origin and not from ready-made retinol, as well as those who consume few colored vegetables in their daily diet.
Beta carotene is a pigment that gives the orange color to carrots, sweet potatoes and pumpkins. In the body, it acts as a provitamin A, that is, as a precursor compound that is converted into retinol through an enzyme of the intestinal mucosa. The peculiarity of this pathway is that the conversion is regulated by the needs of the organism, so not all the amount received is uncontrollably converted into vitamin A.
The product does not contain only beta carotene. The microalgae Dunaliella salina, which grows in hypersaline waters, yields a mixture of carotenoids where alpha carotene, zeaxanthin, cryptoxanthin and lutein coexist. Of these, alpha carotene and cryptoxanthin also have a provitamin action, while lutein and zeaxanthin are xanthophylls that are not converted into vitamin A and do not have approved health claims in the European Union.
According to the product presentation by Solgar itself, it is a natural source of beta carotene from sea algae, with the following points:
The above statements are attributed to the producer. Carotenoids do not have an approved antioxidant claim in the European Union and the matter remains under research. What can be said with approved wording concerns vitamin A, into which beta carotene is converted.*
It suits adults with low consumption of orange and green vegetables, who want to cover their vitamin A nutritional needs without ready-made retinol. It suits those who spend many hours in intense light or outdoors and are interested in the carotenoids of their diet. It also suits those who prefer natural raw materials, here from sea microalgae, instead of synthetically prepared dye. It is not suitable for vegetarians and vegans, as the capsule shell contains bovine gelatin. It is a dietary supplement and does not replace medical diagnosis or treatment.
Main ingredients per soft capsule: Mixed natural carotenoids 47mg, of which Beta carotene 7mg, Alpha carotene 331μg and other carotenoids 188μg (zeaxanthin, cryptoxanthin, lutein), from Dunaliella salina.
Other ingredients: yellow beeswax, buckthorn oil, olive oil, gelatin (bovine), vegetable glycerin from palm kernel oil and coconut oil.
Free of: sugar, salt, starch, yeast, wheat, soy, dairy products, preservatives, artificial flavors or colors.
Form: soft capsules, 60 per package.
Recommended dosage: 1 soft capsule per day, preferably with meals.
With one capsule per day, the package lasts for 60 days, that is, for two months. Do not exceed the recommended daily dose. Dietary supplements should not be used as a substitute for a balanced diet.
Carotenoids are fat-soluble, so taking them with a meal containing fat helps their absorption. In very high and prolonged intake of carotenoids, carotenodermia may occur, that is, a yellowish skin discoloration, which is reversible. Smokers should consult a doctor before taking beta carotene supplements. In pregnancy, lactation, medication or diagnosed disease, seek the opinion of a doctor or pharmacist. Keep the product in a cool and dry place, away from children.
Beta carotene is a provitamin, that is, a precursor form that is converted into vitamin A according to the needs of the organism.
From the oceanic microalgae Dunaliella salina, which grows in hypersaline waters.
No. The soft capsule shell contains bovine gelatin.
In very high and prolonged intake of carotenoids, a mild yellow discoloration may occur, which subsides with cessation.
Yes, as part of the 188μg of other carotenoids. They do not have approved health claims in the European Union.
With one capsule per day, it lasts for two months.
Only on the advice of a doctor. Vitamin A intake in pregnancy needs medical guidance.
Taking it with a meal helps, as carotenoids are fat-soluble. The capsule already contains olive oil and buckthorn oil.
* Health claims approved under Regulation (EC) 1924/2006. Carotenoids, lutein and zeaxanthin do not have an approved health claim from EFSA. The references to their benefits are attributed to the producer. The product is not intended for the prevention, treatment or diagnosis of a human disease.
Main ingredients per soft capsule: Mixed natural carotenoids 47mg, of which Beta carotene 7mg, Alpha carotene 331µg and other carotenoids 188µg (zeaxanthin, cryptoxanthin, lutein), from Dunaliella salina.
Other ingredients: beeswax yellow wax, buckthorn oil, olive oil, gelatin (bovine), vegetable glycerin from palm kernel oil and coconut oil.
Free of: sugar, salt, starch, yeast, wheat, soy, dairy products, preservatives, artificial flavors or colors.
Form: soft capsules, 60 per package.
Recommended dosage: 1 soft capsule daily, preferably with meals.
With one capsule per day, the package lasts for 60 days, i.e. for two months. Do not exceed the recommended daily dose. Dietary supplements should not be used as a substitute for a balanced diet.
Carotenoids are fat-soluble, so taking them with a fat-containing meal helps with their absorption. At very high and prolonged intake of carotenoids, carotenoderma may occur, i.e. a yellowish discoloration of the skin, which is reversible. Smokers should consult a doctor before taking beta carotene supplements. In case of pregnancy, breastfeeding, medication or diagnosed illness, seek the opinion of a doctor or pharmacist. Keep the product in a cool and dry place, out of reach of children.
