A-Potene™ - 100 Softgels

Douglas Laboratories A-Potene has been discontinued by the manufacturer, check out Vitamin A instead!  A-Potene™ contains 25,000 IU of beta-carotene in each softgel. Ingredients Each serving contains: Vitamin A (100% as Beta-Carotene)  -  25,000 IU Other ingredients: Bovine gelatin, soybean oil, glycerin, purified water, yellow beeswax, soy lecithin. Suggested Use As a dietary supplement, adults take 1 softgel daily or as directed by your healthcare professional More Info. Beta-carotene is a safe precursor of vitamin A. Human intestinal enzymes convert dietary beta-carotene into active vitamin A. The extent of this conversion appears to be based on the need for vitamin A since even very large amounts of beta-carotene do not increase plasma or liver vitamin A levels above normal. One milligram of beta-carotene provides 1,667 I.U. of vitamin A activity. Beta-carotene not converted to vitamin A is absorbed intact and has other functions in the body. Beta-carotene is an important antioxida