Beta Carotene 15mg - 250 softgels - carotenoid - provitamin A

Beta-carotene 15 mg – 250 softgels – provitamin A

15 mg beta-carotene per softgel — the plant-based precursor to vitamin A. One softgel daily provides 250 daily doses per pack. Manufactured in Germany according to HACCP-based standards.

About the product

Beta-carotene 15 mg from Warnke Vitalstoffe provides 15 mg of beta-carotene per softgel. Beta-carotene is a natural carotenoid and provitamin A, i.e. the plant-based precursor to vitamin A.

Beta-carotene belongs to the group of carotenoids and is a plant pigment found in a number of fruits and vegetables. Particularly rich sources are carrot, sweet potato, spinach, kale and apricot.

Unlike ready-made vitamin A, the conversion of beta-carotene adapts to the body's needs.

Health benefits and approved claims

Beta-carotene as such does not have its own approved EFSA health claim. Claims related to vitamin A can only be used when the product declares vitamin A content in µg RE per daily dose. This product only declares beta-carotene in mg, and we therefore make no efficacy claims. The description is a neutral presentation of what the product contains.

Clearly dosed

Each softgel provides 15 mg of beta-carotene in a clearly declared dose. The recommended daily dose is one softgel.

Active ingredient and content per softgel

Beta-carotene: 15 mg
Recommended daily dose: 1 softgel
Beta-carotene per daily dose: 15 mg

Ingredients list

Soybean oil (seed; Glycine max (L.) Merr.), surfactant gelatin (bovine; capsule shell), beta-carotene, humectant glycerol (capsule shell), color iron oxide (capsule shell).

Use and dosage

Adults: 1 softgel daily with a meal and plenty of water. Beta-carotene is fat-soluble, and absorption is best with food containing fat. The recommended daily dose should not be exceeded.

Contents and number

250 softgels — 250 daily doses with recommended use. The package covers over eight months. Net weight 100 g.

Dietary characteristics

• Gluten free
• Lactose-free
• Fructose-free
• Contains soy
• Contains bovine gelatin — not vegan or vegetarian

Quality and origin

Manufactured in Germany by Warnke Vitalstoffe GmbH according to HACCP-based quality and hygiene standards. German pharmacy quality.

Technical specifications

Product: Beta-carotene 15 mg
Brand: Warnke Vitalstoffe
Product type: Dietary supplement
Category: Carotenoids
Form: Softgels
Contents: 250 softgels
Recommended daily dose: 1 softgel
Number of daily doses: 250
Vegan: No — bovine gelatin
Gluten-free: Yes
Lactose-free: Yes
Fructose-free: Yes
Allergens: Soya
Made in: Germany
Production standard: HACCP-based quality and hygiene standards
Product number: 17425
PZN: 20222398
EAN: 4251773401440
Net weight: 100 g
Shelf life: see bottom of box
Storage: dry and cool, close the box tightly after opening
Importer and distributor: Uno Vita® AS, Moss, Norway

Warnings and caveats

The recommended daily dose should not be exceeded. Food supplements should not be used as a substitute for a varied and balanced diet and a healthy lifestyle. Keep out of the reach of small children. Smokers and people who have previously been exposed to asbestos should not use high-dose beta-carotene supplements without consulting a doctor. Contains soy and gelatin from cattle. During pregnancy and breastfeeding, use is recommended after consultation with a doctor.

Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between beta-carotene and vitamin A?

Vitamin A is the finished, active form. Beta-carotene is a plant-based precursor that the body converts into vitamin A as needed. The conversion is need-based, in contrast to ready-made vitamin A.

Where is beta-carotene found naturally?

In carrot, sweet potato, spinach, kale and apricot, among others. It is the plant dye that gives these foods their orange and yellow colour.

How long does a pack last?

250 softgels and one softgel daily give 250 daily doses — just over eight months.

Is the product vegan?

No. The softgel shell is made from bovine gelatin. The product also contains soybean oil as a carrier oil.

Why should the softgel be taken with food?

Beta-carotene is fat-soluble, and absorption is best when taken with a meal containing fat.

Who should be careful?

Smokers and people who have previously been exposed to asbestos should not use high-dose beta-carotene supplements without talking to a doctor first.

References and sources

Regulations on dietary supplements, FOR-2004-05-20-755, appendices 1 and 2, Statutory data
Regulation (EU) No. 1169/2011 on food information for consumers, Annex XIII
EFSA, Statement on the safety of beta-carotene use in heavy smokers, EFSA Journal 2012
Scientific Committee on Food, Opinion on the tolerable upper intake level of beta-carotene, 2000
Grune T et al., Beta-carotene is an important vitamin A source for humans, Journal of Nutrition 2010
Bohn T et al., Bioavailability of carotenoids from foods, Molecular Nutrition and Food Research 2017
Nordic Nutrition Recommendations 2023, Nordic Council of Ministers

Disclaimer

This product text has been prepared with AI assistance and quality assured by Uno Vita® AS. The information is of an informative nature and does not replace individual assessment by qualified healthcare personnel.

Freedom of expression

Uno Vita® AS adheres to Norwegian regulations for dietary supplements and only reproduces approved nutrition and health claims. Other mention of physiological mechanisms is a neutral dissemination of established knowledge, and is not intended as a claim for the prevention, treatment or cure of disease.