Lamberts Natural Beta Carotene 15 mg with Carotenoid Blend 90 Capsules

LAMBERTS Natural Beta Carotene is naturally extracted from Dunaliella salina algae, a pink algae that lives on the surface of salt lakes and contains small amounts of other mixed carotenoids. The growth of this organism is controlled in an aqueous medium of high salinity that prevents contamination by harmful microorganisms.


This product provides per capsule, a guaranteed level of 15 mg of natural beta carotene plus mixed carotenoids, corresponding to 8,333 IU, and equivalent in Vitamin A 2435 µg = 8,116 IU. These important natural carotenoids added to this product have been of great interest. for nutrition scientists, as they work by complementing its antioxidant action. Many companies sell synthetic beta carotene cheaper, but unfortunately these may have limited biological action in the body.


This product contains small capsules of one a day, and are manufactured in the UK under strict GMP pharmaceutical manufacturing standards. In terms of human nutrition, beta carotene is one of the most important phytopigments, and is found throughout the kingdom. vegetable.


It belongs to the family of carotenoids, and when ingested, it serves as a precursor to Vitamin A. For this reason it is often referred to as "provitamin A". The body is capable of converting beta-carotene into vitamin A. This conversion it takes place in the liver, kidneys and intestinal mucosa (depending on its physiological needs), and the remaining beta carotene is stored in the skin where it can be perceived as a light golden colour. It is known to give some protection against sun damage.


Although more than 600 carotenoid pigments have been identified in foods, only six of them appear to be used in any significant way by the blood or tissues of the body. Apart from beta-carotene, which is probably the best known carotenoid, these are alpha-carotene, cryptoxanthin, lycopene, lutein, and zeaxanthin.


Carotenoids are found in a wide variety of fruits and vegetables, but the foods that represent the most concentrated sources may not be part of your daily diet. Alpha-carotene is found in carrots and squash, lycopene is abundant in red fruits, such as watermelon, red grapefruit, guava and, in particular, cooked tomatoes.

• Reference5055148401122
• Brand Lamberts
• Range Lamberts Aminoácidos
• Product Type Supplements Beta carotenes

Each capsule provides:

Carotenoid mixture (from Dunaliella salina algae) 15 mg

Contributing:

Beta Carotene 14.2 mg

Lutein 75 μg

Zeaxanthin 75 μg

Equivalent in Vitamin A 2435 μg