Betacarotene + Vitamin A + Vitamin E + Vitamin C

Indications

Betacarotene + Vitamin A + Vitamin E + Vitamin C is used for: To develop immune system. To prevent aging. Prevent certain types of cancer. Vitamin/mineral deficiency

Adult Dose

Oral Adult One capsule daily or as recommended by the physician.

Child Dose

Renal Dose

Administration

Contra Indications

Patients with a known hypersensitivity to any of the ingredients.

Precautions

Hypervitaminosis. Avoid use in early pregnancy. Patients on anti coagulant therapy should not use ascorbic acid prolonged period of time.

Pregnancy-Lactation

Interactions

Adverse Effects

Side effects of Betacarotene + Vitamin A + Vitamin E + Vitamin C : Generally, this preparation is well-tolerated. Diarrhea may occasionally occur during treatment with beta carotene and the skin may assume a slightly yellow discoloration. The side-effects of vitamin A are reversible. Vitamin C and vitamin E may cause diarrhea and other gastrointestinal disturbances.

Mechanism of Action

Beta carotene is 1 of a group of red, orange, and yellow pigments called carotenoids; Dietary sources include fruits, vegetables, and whole grains. Photoprotective effects: Exact mechanism unknown; in vitro studies suggest antioxidant effects and that beta carotene reduces free radicals and singlet oxygen, which are produced when porphyrin is exposed to light and air. Vitamin A plays an essential role in the function of retina and is essential for growh and differentiation of epithelial tissue. Vitamin C: Necessary for collagen formation and tissue repair; plays a role in oxidation/reduction reactions as well as other metabolic pathways including synthesis of catecholamines, carnitine, and steroids; also plays a role in conversion of folic acid to folinic acid. Vitamin E plays a role in protecting red blood cells against hemolysis; has protective effects against free radicals on polyunsaturated fatty acids found in cell membranes; plays a role in preventing oxidation of vitamin A and C. Vitamins and minerals are essential for normal metabolic functions including hematopoiesis.