|Beta Carotene is the most potent form of Carotene available. It
is present in dark-green, leafy vegetables, carrots and yellow,
red fruits (such as peaches and apricots). Beta Carotene
protects the mucus membranes of mouth, nose, throat and lungs.
It also helps protect Vitamin C from oxidation, which enables it
to perform at optimum efficiency. Beta Carotene, which your body
converts to active Vitamin A, but which is derived from
vegetable and fruit sources, does not carry the toxicity risk of
||Vitamin A which comes from fish liver sources. You can take
higher amounts of Beta Carotene in supplemental form, 10 to 15
mg or 15,000 iu to 25,000 iu per day, without risk. Symptoms of
deficiency: acne, dry dull hair, dry skin, fatigue, poor growth,
insomnia, thickened scaly skin on the palms and soles of the
feet, frequent infections, night blindness, weight loss, dry
eyes (progressing to ulceration of the cornea if untreated) and
dry mouth. No Sugar, Salt, Starch, Preservatives or Artificial
Coloring Added.