Beta Carotene (with mixed carotenoids) Powerful antioxidant and Vitamin A precursor *Beta carotene is a precursor to vitamin A. It supports the body's defense system, enhances visual acuity, and quenches free radicals. Beta carotene's powerful antioxidant potential supports healthy tissues and DNA integrity. It is virtually nontoxic; the body converts beta carotene to vitamin A as needed. Beta carotene is one of the major dietary antioxidants, offering the body optimal nutritional support through free radical scavenger activity and provitamin A activity. each softgel capsule contains: mixed carotenoids (Betatene®) 25,000 i.u. (naturally derived from D. salina) providing: beta carotene 14,280 mcg. alpha carotene 450 mcg. zeaxanthin 90 mcg. cryptoxanthin 110 mcg. lutein 70 mcg. 2–4 capsules per day, in divided doses, with meals |