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Bio-Carotene Pharma Nord SIZE: 150 Capsules
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SHORT DESCRIPTION:
Bio-Carotene – Beta-carotene in a stable and easily absorbed form – the natural precursor of vitamin A. Beta-carotene is an important antioxidant. May help to maintain healthy vision, cardiovascular, immune and reproductive systems.
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Beta-carotene reduces the risk of developing certain types of cancers.
Beta-carotene protects against cardiovascular disease.
Beta –carotene protects the skin from the effects of exposure to ultraviolet light.
Beta-carotene promotes normal fertility.
Beta-carotene is a member of the carotenoid family of plant pigments, which are responsible for the yellow, orange and red colours of certain fruits and vegetables. Beta-carotene is also known as pro-vitamin A, as it is converted by the body into vitamin A. Vitamin A only occurs in animal tissues (particularly liver, fish liver and dairy products), whereas beta-carotene occurs in plant tissues (particularly carrots). In addition to being a pre-cursor of vitamin A, beta carotene is important as an antioxidant. Beta-carotene and vitamin A are required for normal growth and development, for tissue maintenance and repair, and for bone and tooth formation.
Beta-carotene is converted in the intestinal mucosa into retinol (vitamin A). Beta-carotene is also one of the most potent antioxidants, protecting the body from the damaging effects of free radicals, which have been implicated in the pathogenesis of a wide range of disorders.
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Beta-carotene is generally well tolerated with a very low risk of toxicity. In contrast with vitamin A(excess intake of which may cause liver damage or birth defects), it is virtually impossible to overdose with beta-carotene, as the body eliminates any of the latter substance which is surplus to requirements. No adverse effects have been reported in pregnant or lactating women taking up to 50,000IU/day, and doses up to 1000mg/Kg body weight given to rats showed no long term toxic effects. Very high doses of beta-carotene (more than 100,000IU/day) may cause areas of the skin to take on an orange tone, which is harmless. Patients with diabetes, renal or liver disease, or with hyperthyroidism should take beta-carotene with caution.
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The generally recommended dose for beta-carotene is 25,000IU (15mg)/day. The effects of beta-carotene/vitamin A deficiency include poor night vision, skin disorders, and increased risk of infection, cardiovascular disease and cancer.
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Pharma Nord is a European pharmaceutical company which specializes in preventive medicine and nutrition... The company's raison d'être is the production and sale of scientifically well-founded dietary supplements, natural remedies and medicinal drugs. The company places much emphasis upon research involving its own products conducted by interested, independent researchers and upon an on-going examination of the relevant scientific literature.
From the beginning it has been Pharma Nord's goal to offer a series of dietary supplements, natural remedies and medicinal drugs characterized by a superior degree of quality, bio-availability and efficacy. Not all dietary supplements are equally good. There are, for example, significant differences in the bio-availability of various versions of the same vitamin or trace element depending upon how they have been produced.
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