Solgar Natural Source Oceanic Beta-Carotene is a food supplement providing naturally occurring beta-carotene and other carotenoids from Dunaliella salina, a marine micro-algae, in softgel form. One softgel a day provides the full recommended intake, drawing on an oceanic source rather than a synthetic or land-plant one.

Key Features

• Oceanic algae-derived beta-carotene: Sourced from Dunaliella salina, a marine micro-algae, providing a naturally occurring form of beta-carotene rather than a synthetic source.
• Naturally occurring mixed carotenoids: As well as beta-carotene, each softgel provides alpha-carotene and other carotenoids (cryptoxanthin, zeaxanthin and lutein) as they occur together in the algae.
• Free from sugar, salt and starch: The formulation contains no added sugar, salt or starch.
• Single daily softgel: One softgel a day provides the full recommended intake.

Can smokers take Solgar Natural Source Oceanic Beta-Carotene?

No. UK guidance from the Expert Group on Vitamins and Minerals advises that smokers, and people exposed to asbestos, should not take beta-carotene supplements, because trials have linked high-dose beta-carotene supplementation with an increased risk of lung cancer in these groups.

What is Dunaliella salina?

Dunaliella salina is a green micro-algae found in sea salt fields. Solgar uses it as a natural, oceanic source of beta-carotene and other naturally occurring carotenoids for this product.

Is this product suitable for vegetarians?

No. The softgel shell is made using gelatin from a bovine (cattle) source, so this product is not suitable for vegetarians or vegans.

• Gluten-Free

Active ingredient: Natural source mixed carotenoids from Dunaliella salina algae, providing beta-carotene, alpha-carotene and other carotenoids (cryptoxanthin, zeaxanthin, lutein).

Other ingredients: Bulking agents (safflower oil, olive oil), softgel capsule shell (gelatin from bovine, vegetable glycerin from palm kernel oil), thickener (yellow beeswax).

Additional information: Contains gelatin from a bovine source and beeswax, so this product is not suitable for vegetarians or vegans.

Take one softgel daily.

This product carries the following precautions:

• Smokers, and people exposed to asbestos, should not take beta-carotene supplements. UK guidance from the Expert Group on Vitamins and Minerals links high-dose supplementation with an increased risk of lung cancer in these groups.
• Food supplements should not be used instead of a varied and balanced diet and a healthy lifestyle.