Beta Carotene (Vitamin A): Clear Vision, Immunity and Healthy Skin – Powerful Antioxidant with Intelligent Conversion to Vitamin A For Daily Vitality

Beta Carotene (Vitamin A) 10,000 IU, Swanson provides vitamin A 3,000 mcg RAE (from beta-carotene) – 333% NRV, a provitamin source of vitamin A recognized for safe conversion: the body transforms beta-carotene into retinol only as much as needed, maintaining physiological balance. Beta-carotene is an antioxidant carotenoid essential for vision (especially dark adaptation), immunity, skin and mucous membranes (respiratory, digestive), as well as for maintaining epithelial integrity and cellular metabolism. Additionally, through its role in protection against oxidative stress, it supports lipid-rich cell membranes (including retinal photoreceptors), promoting functional clarity of tissues.

In a lifestyle with screen exposure, intense lights, pollutants and dietary variations, the body's requirements for antioxidants and key nutrients increase. Swanson Beta Carotene offers a standardized and traceable dose of provitamin A, easily integrated into a daily routine oriented toward visual performance, robust immune system and healthy skin appearance. Choosing the provitamin form brings additional metabolic safety, with the body converting beta-carotene to retinol based on nutritional status and tissue requirements.

Detailed Benefits of Beta-Carotene (Provitamin A)

• Supporting vision and dark adaptation

Vitamin A is indispensable for rhodopsin, the visual pigment responsible for perception in low light. Beta-carotene, as a provitamin, provides the necessary substrate:
✅ Contributes to normal vision and night adaptation
✅ Supports visual clarity in prolonged screen tasks
✅ Helps with eye comfort in environments with variable light

• Healthy skin and epithelial integrity

Vitamin A regulates cell differentiation at skin and mucous membrane level, influencing hydration, elasticity and protective barrier.
✅ Contributes to skin radiance and uniformity
✅ Supports physiological repair of epithelial tissues
✅ Promotes skin resilience against environmental factors

• Immunity and mucous membrane protection

Respiratory and digestive mucous membranes are the first line of defense. Beta-carotene, through conversion to vitamin A, supports immune function and barrier integrity.
✅ Helps with normal functioning of the immune system
✅ Contributes to mucous membrane barrier role
✅ Promotes a balanced adaptive response

• Antioxidants for cell membrane protection

As a lipophilic carotenoid, beta-carotene integrates into lipid-rich membranes, helping neutralize free radicals generated by light, pollution or intense metabolic effort.
✅ Supports oxidative balance in sensitive tissues (retina, skin)
✅ Contributes to membrane stability and cellular signaling efficiency
✅ Completes dietary antioxidant intake

• Intelligent conversion to retinol – dosing according to need

A major advantage of beta-carotene is self-regulated conversion: the body transforms the provitamin into retinol proportional to physiological demand.
✅ Promotes metabolic safety of vitamin A intake
✅ Reduces risk of excessive retinol intake from preformed sources
✅ Offers nutritional flexibility in diverse dietary styles

• Visual comfort in modern screen exposure

Hours spent in front of digital devices stress the retina and increase local oxidative stress. Carotenoid intake brings support for visual comfort and perceived clarity.
✅ Contributes to resistance to eye fatigue
✅ Promotes adaptation to light changes
✅ Supports focusing in prolonged visual tasks
 

• Skin balance in seasonal contexts

Wind, cold, sun: skin needs nutrients to maintain its barrier. Vitamin A derived from beta-carotene supports texture, tone and elasticity.
✅ Helps with skin comfort in "harsh" seasons
✅ Contributes to recovery after environmental exposures
✅ Promotes a rested appearance with natural glow

• Synergy with other carotenoids and vitamin E

In nutrition, beta-carotene acts in orchestra with lutein, zeaxanthin and vitamin E. This synergy can amplify antioxidant protection.
✅ Complementary support for light-exposed tissues
✅ Helps maintain a robust antioxidant base
✅ Easy integration into Mediterranean or vegetable-rich diets

• Supporting growth and cell differentiation

Vitamin A participates in gene expression programming involved in cell maturation. Adequate beta-carotene intake supports normal functioning of tissues with rapid turnover.
✅ Contributes to balance of cell renewal processes
✅ Promotes epithelial homeostasis
✅ Supports general body vitality

• Role in reproductive function and steroid hormones (indirect)

Through supporting epithelial integrity and gene regulation mechanisms, vitamin A has broad, indirect effects on reproductive functions and endocrine systems.
✅ Supports healthy tissue environment
✅ Contributes to cellular signal coordination
✅ Promotes physiological response efficiency

• Nutritional support in diets with reduced vitamin A intake

People with diets poor in liver, dairy or eggs can compensate through provitamin A from carotenoids. Standardized dose facilitates intake monitoring.
✅ Convenient alternative for diverse dietary preferences
✅ Fits plant-forward or flexitarian diets
✅ Transparent dosage: 3,000 mcg RAE per serving

• Vision-immunity-skin axis: an integrated approach

Beta-carotene's strength lies in system interconnection: the retina needs pigment and antioxidant protection, skin needs coherent cell differentiation, and mucous membranes need integrity for defense.
✅ Supported vision, especially at light changes
✅ Immunity and functional epithelial barrier
✅ Skin with healthy appearance and increased resilience

Beta Carotene (Vitamin A) 10,000 IU, Swanson offers a lipophilic antioxidant with intelligent conversion to vitamin A, oriented toward clear vision, immunity and healthy skin. With 3,000 mcg RAE (333% NRV) per serving and a clean formula, the product naturally integrates into a modern lifestyle, supporting oxidative balance, epithelial integrity and daily vitality.

Directions for Use

As a dietary supplement, take one softgel daily with water.



 

Other Ingredients

Soybean oil, gelatin, glycerin, purified (deionized) water, soy lecithin, yellow beeswax, dl-alpha tocopherol.
Contains soy.
Contains a bioengineered food ingredient.

Warnings

For adults only. Consult your healthcare provider before using this product or any product if you are pregnant or nursing, taking medication, especially blood-thinning medications, or have a medical condition.
Keep out of reach of children. Do not use if seal is broken. Store in a cool, dry place. Do not refrigerate.