{"product_id":"betakaroten-15-mg-250-softgels-warnke","title":"Beta Carotene 15mg - 250 softgels - carotenoid - provitamin A","description":"\u003ch3\u003eBeta-carotene 15 mg – 250 softgels – provitamin A\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e15 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout the product\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBeta-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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBeta-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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnlike ready-made vitamin A, the conversion of beta-carotene adapts to the body's needs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHealth benefits and approved claims\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBeta-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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eClearly dosed\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach softgel provides 15 mg of beta-carotene in a clearly declared dose. The recommended daily dose is one softgel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eActive ingredient and content per softgel\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBeta-carotene: 15 mg\u003cbr\u003eRecommended daily dose: 1 softgel\u003cbr\u003eBeta-carotene per daily dose: 15 mg\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIngredients list\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSoybean oil (seed; Glycine max (L.) Merr.), surfactant gelatin (bovine; capsule shell), beta-carotene, humectant glycerol (capsule shell), color iron oxide (capsule shell).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eUse and dosage\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdults: 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eContents and number\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e250 softgels — 250 daily doses with recommended use. The package covers over eight months. Net weight 100 g.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDietary characteristics\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGluten free\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLactose-free\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFructose-free\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eContains soy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eContains bovine gelatin — not vegan or vegetarian\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eQuality and origin\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eManufactured in Germany by Warnke Vitalstoffe GmbH according to HACCP-based quality and hygiene standards. German pharmacy quality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProduct: Beta-carotene 15 mg\u003cbr\u003eBrand: Warnke Vitalstoffe\u003cbr\u003eProduct type: Dietary supplement\u003cbr\u003eCategory: Carotenoids\u003cbr\u003eForm: Softgels\u003cbr\u003eContents: 250 softgels\u003cbr\u003eRecommended daily dose: 1 softgel\u003cbr\u003eNumber of daily doses: 250\u003cbr\u003eVegan: No — bovine gelatin\u003cbr\u003eGluten-free: Yes\u003cbr\u003eLactose-free: Yes\u003cbr\u003eFructose-free: Yes\u003cbr\u003eAllergens: Soya\u003cbr\u003eMade in: Germany\u003cbr\u003eProduction standard: HACCP-based quality and hygiene standards\u003cbr\u003eProduct number: 17425\u003cbr\u003ePZN: 20222398\u003cbr\u003eEAN: 4251773401440\u003cbr\u003eNet weight: 100 g\u003cbr\u003eShelf life: see bottom of box\u003cbr\u003eStorage: dry and cool, close the box tightly after opening\u003cbr\u003eImporter and distributor: Uno Vita® AS, Moss, Norway\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWarnings and caveats\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is the difference between beta-carotene and vitamin A?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVitamin 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhere is beta-carotene found naturally?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn carrot, sweet potato, spinach, kale and apricot, among others. It is the plant dye that gives these foods their orange and yellow colour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow long does a pack last?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e250 softgels and one softgel daily give 250 daily doses — just over eight months.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs the product vegan?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. The softgel shell is made from bovine gelatin. The product also contains soybean oil as a carrier oil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy should the softgel be taken with food?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBeta-carotene is fat-soluble, and absorption is best when taken with a meal containing fat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWho should be careful?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSmokers and people who have previously been exposed to asbestos should not use high-dose beta-carotene supplements without talking to a doctor first.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eReferences and sources\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRegulations on dietary supplements, FOR-2004-05-20-755, appendices 1 and 2, Statutory data\u003cbr\u003eRegulation (EU) No. 1169\/2011 on food information for consumers, Annex XIII\u003cbr\u003eEFSA, Statement on the safety of beta-carotene use in heavy smokers, EFSA Journal 2012\u003cbr\u003eScientific Committee on Food, Opinion on the tolerable upper intake level of beta-carotene, 2000\u003cbr\u003eGrune T et al., Beta-carotene is an important vitamin A source for humans, Journal of Nutrition 2010\u003cbr\u003eBohn T et al., Bioavailability of carotenoids from foods, Molecular Nutrition and Food Research 2017\u003cbr\u003eNordic Nutrition Recommendations 2023, Nordic Council of Ministers\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDisclaimer\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFreedom of expression\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUno 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.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Warnke Vitalstoffe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53532995027253,"sku":"17425","price":26.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0848\/9363\/0773\/files\/beta-carotene-15mg-250-softgels-carotenoid-provitamin-a-1658407.webp?v=1789142953","url":"https:\/\/unovita.com\/products\/betakaroten-15-mg-250-softgels-warnke","provider":"Uno Vita AS","version":"1.0","type":"link"}