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Unived’s 100% Natural Beta-Carotene from Blakeslea trispora is the most stable and pure form of beta-carotene. It provides 5800mcg (9000I.U.) of natural and more bioavailable Beta-Carotene along with Organic Spirulina which is the richest source of carotenoids. It is also packed with piperine which enhances the absorption of beta-carotene for complete utilization.
Unived’s Natural Beta-Carotene can be used by all adults looking forward to maintaining healthy vitamin A levels for better vision, improving immunity, protecting of cells from free radical damage, protecting from infection or for healthy growth and development.
Unived’s Natural Beta-Carotene supplement is a natural, more bioavailable form of beta-carotene with additional carotenoids from Spirulina and enhanced absorption by piperine, and contains no harmful chemicals or additives.
Key Benefits
- 100% RDA of the antioxidant vitamin A.
- Helps reduce oxidative damage to cells.
- Helps build a strong immune system.
- Protects against photodamage and reduces sun sensitivity.
- Helps support healthy vision.
- Helps support normal growth and development.
Ingredient Information
- Organic Spirulina Powder – 145.7mg
- Vitamin A – 29mg
- Piper nigrum Extract Standardized to 95% Piperline – 5.3mg
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The human diet contains two sources for vitamin A: preformed vitamin A (retinol and retinyl esters) and provitamin A carotenoids. Preformed vitamin A is found in foods from animal sources, including dairy products, eggs, fish, and organ meats. Provitamin A carotenoids are plant pigments that the body converts into vitamin A in the intestine. The main provitamin A carotenoids in the human diet are beta-carotene, alpha-carotene, and beta-cryptoxanthin. Retinyl esters and provitamin A carotenoids are converted to retinol after uptake into the lumen. Retinol is then oxidized to retinal and retinoic acid, the two main active vitamin A metabolites in the body. Most of the body’s vitamin A is stored in the liver in the form of retinyl esters.
Not all diets are sufficient to meet daily requirements of vitamin A, especially people on restricted diets, or elderly population or people with certain physiological conditions or impaired vision may have low serum vitamin A levels. Therefore, to strengthen body’s growth and functions it is necessary to take a supplement like Unived’s Natural Beta-Carotene supplies you with Vitamin A precursor to ensure that your body has a good reserve of Vitamin A at all times.
1. A superior source of Vitamin A from Blakeslea trispora: This has higher pro-vitamin A activity due to a higher content of trans-isomers, with no contaminants since it is processed in an enclosed environment.
2. Spirulina, a rich source of carotenoids: This contains the highest levels of beta-carotene and zeaxanthin.
3. Piperine, a bioenhancer: Piper nigrum extract providing 20% piperine, which is known to enhance the uptake of beta-carotene and reduce vitamin A deficiency.
Mode of Action:
- Has a specific highly complex function in dark vision [2].
- Serves as an essential component of rhodopsin, the light-sensitive protein in the retina that responds to light entering the eye, and because it supports the normal differentiation and functioning of the conjunctival membranes and cornea.
- Functions as an immune enhancer that potentiates the antibody response; at the same time it maintains and restores the integration of all mucosal cells and their functions [1].
- Actively involved in the production of red blood cells, which are derived from stem cells that depend upon retinoids for their proper differentiation [1].
- Improve photo-aged and chronologically aged skin pathologies. They promote the deposition of new collagen fibers and prevent degradation from occurring in such skin types. [1]
- Has the ability to scavenge for reactive oxygen species [1].
- Vitamin A is known to be involved in the normal growth of the musculoskeletal system [1].
- normal cell differentiation;
- normal function of the immune system;
- the maintenance of normal skin and mucous membranes;
- the maintenance of normal vision;
- normal iron metabolism.
References:
1. Noh, Mohd Fairulnizal Md, Rathi Devi Nair Gunasegavan, and Suraiami Mustar. "Vitamin A in health and disease." Vitamin A (2019).
2. Gerster, Helga. "Vitamin A-functions, dietary requirements and safety in humans." International journal for vitamin and nutrition research 67.2 (1997): 71-90.
3. Agostoni, C. V., et al. "Scientific opinion on the substantiation of health claims related to vitamin A (including β-Carotene) and maintenance of normal vision (ID 4239, 4701), Maintenance of Normal Skin and Mucous Membranes (ID 4660, 4702), and Maintenance of Normal Hair (ID 4660) Pursuant to Article 13 (1) of Regulation (EC) No 1924/2006." EFSA JOURNAL 8.10 (2010).
4. Vitamin, A and Carotenoids. "Fact sheet for health professionals." National Institutes of Health. Office of Dietary Supplements. Available online: https://ods.od.nih.gov/factsheets/VitaminA-HealthProfessional/(2022).
Can Unived’s Vitamin A be taken along with Unived’s Multivitamins or B-complex vitamins?
Unived’s Whole Food Multivitamin already provides 100% RDA of Vitamin A, so it is not recommended to take both together. But it can be supplemented along with Unived’s Organic Whole Food Complete B-Complex.
Can it be taken along with Daily Supergreen or Superfoods Portein?
Both these products are designed to meet complete daily requirements of vitamin A. Thus, it is not required to take Unived’s Beta-Carotene (vitamin A) additionally.
Are there any side effects of this product?
No. This product is made with natural ingredeints and free from any chemicals or additives that are known to accumulate in the body. Unived’s Natural Beta-Carotene (vitamin A) is pure and there are no known side effects.
Does it contain soy or any other oil medium?
No, it does not contain soy in any form and is free from any oil medium.
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