LifeSource Vitamins Beta Carotene β 7,500 mcg (Vitamin A activity) β Vision, Skin & Immune Support*
Our Beta Carotene provides a provitamin A carotenoid that the body can convert to vitamin A as neededβsupporting low-light vision, healthy skin, epithelial integrity, and immune function.* Delivered in softgels with oils to aid absorption and produced in FDA-registered, GMP-certified facilities. 3rd-party lab tested for identity, potency & purity.*
Research Promise: At LifeSource Vitamins, our commitment is rooted in research and results. Every benefit below is supported by human clinical studies indexed in the National Institutes of Health (NIH) via PubMed, with full texts available in the National Library of Medicine (NLM) PubMed Central (PMC) when available. In addition, we reference reviews from 39 leading health organizations and 20 top global universities to ensure our guidance aligns with credible science.*
Clinically Studied Benefits (with research)
β’ Supports healthy skin photoprotection* β Supplementation with beta-carotene increased the threshold for UV-induced erythema (minimal erythema dose) in controlled trials. (NIH/PubMed β Heinrich U, 2003; NIH/PubMed β Stahl W, 2000)
β’ Helps defend against UV-induced redness* β Carotenoid supplementation (including beta-carotene) reduced UVB-induced erythema formation versus placebo. (NIH/PubMed β Groten K, 2019)
β’ Supports UVA/UVB resilience* β A double-blind RCT showed increased MED (UVB) and minimal persistent pigmentation dose (UVA) after daily carotenoids that included beta-carotene. (NIH/PubMed β Baswan SM, 2020)
β’ Accumulates in skin to aid antioxidant defense* β Human studies show carotenoids (including beta-carotene) rise in blood/skin with supplementation and contribute to photoprotective antioxidant capacity. (NIH/PubMed β Zerres S, 2020; NIH/PMC β Parrado C, 2018)
β’ Supports low-light vision via provitamin A activity* β Vitamin A is essential for the visual cycle; beta-carotene is a dietary provitamin A source that the body converts as needed. (NIH/ODS β Vitamin A Fact Sheet, 2025; NIH/PMC β Sajovic J, 2022)
β’ Supports immune function* β In adults, increased dietary beta-carotene intake enhanced certain cell-mediated immune responses in a controlled study. (NIH/PubMed β Hughes DA, 1997)
β’ Contributes to systemic antioxidant capacity* β Antioxidant interventions including carotenoids increased oxygen radical absorbance capacity in an RCT. (NIH/PMC β Lima XT, 2012)
β’ Supports skin appearance metrics* β 12-week antioxidant micronutrients including beta-carotene improved measures such as roughness/scaling in healthy volunteers. (NIH/PubMed β Heinrich U, 2006)
β’ Demonstrates dose-dependent bioavailability* β Human trials show plasma beta-carotene rises with supplemental intake and is affected by dietary fat (supporting softgel-in-oil delivery). (NIH/PubMed β Dimitrov NV, 1988; NIH/PubMed β Haskell MJ, 2012)
β’ Photoprotective context (evidence synthesis)* β Reviews conclude carotenoids, including beta-carotene, can raise basal photoprotection, complementing topical sunscreens. (NIH/PubMed β Stahl W, 2012; NIH/PMC β BaliΔ A, 2019)
Additional Studies Showing Promising Benefits*
β’ Night-vision performance (exploratory)* β Carotenoid supplementation improved selected night-vision metrics in a randomized study (formula contained multiple carotenoids). (NIH/PMC β Richer S, 2021)
β’ Oxidative stress modulation* β Systematic review of carotenoid interventions suggests reductions in oxidative stress markers after β₯8 weeks. (NIH/PubMed β Zhuang C, 2022)
β’ Skin structure parameters* β Carotenoid-based antioxidant complexes improved skin surface measures vs. placebo in small RCTs. (NIH/PubMed β Heinrich U, 2006)
β’ Immune outcomes β mixed findings* β While some adult trials observed improved cell-mediated responses with beta-carotene, elderly cohorts showed no significant effect. (NIH/PubMed β Hughes DA, 1997; NIH/PubMed β Santos MS, 1997)
β’ Photoprotection overview* β Reviews detail mechanisms and clinical data for carotenoids (including beta-carotene) as adjunct oral photoprotectants. (NIH/PMC β Parrado C, 2018; NIH/PubMed β Stahl W, 2012)
β’ Delivery considerations* β Bioavailability of carotenoids is influenced by oil matrices and co-nutrients, relevant to softgel-in-oil formats. (NIH/PMC β Johnson EJ, 2014)
University Sources
β’ Oregon State University β Linus Pauling Institute β Micronutrient Information Center discusses provitamin A carotenoids and vitamin A functions (plain-text citation).
β’ Harvard University β Academic groups highlight vitamin Aβs role in the visual cycle and epithelial health (plain-text citation).
β’ Johns Hopkins University β Research and reviews emphasize vitamin A/retinoids in ocular physiology and immunity (plain-text citation).
Global Evidence & Authoritative Reviews
β’ NIH Office of Dietary Supplements (ODS) β Vitamin A health professional fact sheet details provitamin A carotenoids, safety, and functions. (NIH/ODS β Vitamin A, 2025)
β’ World Health Organization (WHO) β Notes vitamin Aβs importance for vision and epithelial integrity in global nutrition policy (plain-text citation).
β’ European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) β Provides dietary reference values and scientific opinions on vitamin A and provitamin A carotenoids (plain-text citation).
β’ Cleveland Clinic β Patient-oriented education on vitamin A and carotenoids in skin/eye health (plain-text citation).
We monitor research from the worldβs leading institutions β including Harvard, Johns Hopkins, Mayo Clinic, Cleveland Clinic, Cambridge University, Oxford, Stanford, Yale, MIT, the University of Florida, Oregon State University β Linus Pauling Institute, Tufts, Boston University, Cornell, Columbia, and Ohio State β to ensure our guidance remains aligned with the highest standards of credible science.*
Brief Benefit Bullets
β’ Provitamin A for vision support (low-light visual cycle)*
β’ Oral photoprotection support β complements sunscreen use*
β’ Antioxidant support for healthy skin appearance*
β’ Supports healthy epithelial & immune function*
β’ Softgel-in-oil delivery to aid carotenoid absorption*
β’ Allergy note: Contains soy (see label)*
3rd-party lab tested for purity & potency
See product label for full instructions, or as directed by your healthcare professional. Do not exceed recommended dose. If pregnant, nursing, taking medications, or have a medical condition, consult your physician.*
Serving Size β See Supplement Facts label (1 softgel)
Servings Per Container β See Supplement Facts label (90)
Form β Easy-to-swallow softgels
Free From β No artificial colors, preservatives or synthetic chemicals*
Quality β Third-party tested for identity, potency & purity
Beta Carotene (provitamin A) β Dietary carotenoid the body can convert to vitamin A to support vision, epithelial tissues, and immune function.* (NIH/ODS β Vitamin A, 2025)
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*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
Beta Carotene 7,500 mcg softgels β supports vision, skin photoprotection & antioxidant defense; soy-oil softgel for absorption; 3rd-party tested. Clinically Studied Ingredients β NIH/PubMed!*
