Lamberts Natural Beta Carotene 15mg is a food supplement that provides 15mg of mixed carotenoids per capsule, including 14.6mg of beta carotene from Dunaliella salina algae. The body can convert beta carotene into vitamin A according to its needs, and each of the 90 soft capsules is equivalent to 2435µg of vitamin A.

Key Features

Natural mixed carotenoids: each capsule provides 15mg of mixed carotenoids from Dunaliella salina algae, of which 14.6mg is beta carotene.
Lutein and zeaxanthin included: each capsule also provides 75µg of lutein and 75µg of zeaxanthin alongside the beta carotene.
Vitamin A equivalent stated: each capsule is equivalent to 2435µg of vitamin A, which is useful to know if you also take other supplements that contain vitamin A.
One or two capsules a day: the directions allow 1 to 2 capsules daily, so the 90-capsule pack lasts between 45 and 90 days.
Capsule shell contains bovine gelatin: the shell is not suitable for vegetarians or vegans.

What is beta carotene?

Beta carotene is a carotenoid found in many fruits and vegetables. The body can convert it into vitamin A according to its needs, and the NHS lists yellow, red and green leafy vegetables and yellow fruit as the main food sources.

Who should not take Lamberts Natural Beta Carotene?

The label states that this product should not be taken by heavy smokers.

Is Lamberts Natural Beta Carotene suitable for vegetarians and vegans?

No. The soft capsule shell contains bovine gelatin, so it is not suitable for vegetarians or vegans.

Ingredients

Key ingredients: typical amounts per capsule are shown below.

Nutrient	Amount per capsule
Mixed carotenoids (from Dunaliella salina algae)	15mg
of which beta carotene	14.6mg
of which zeaxanthin	75µg
of which lutein	75µg
Equivalent to vitamin A	2435µg

Other ingredients: sunflower seed oil, capsule shell (gelling agents: bovine gelatin and glycerol; colours: iron oxides), anti-caking agent (silicon dioxide). A soft red-brown capsule.

Additional information: the label lists wheat, barley, soya, eggs, milk (and milk products), lactose, nuts, sulphites, celery, fish, shellfish, yeast and gluten-containing ingredients as excluded.