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Beta Carotene is a naturally occurring pigment found in plants and fruits, particularly those that are orange or yellow in color.
Beta Carotene is a naturally occurring pigment found in plants and is a precursor to vitamin A, making it an essential nutrient for maintaining healthy vision, skin, and immune function. As an antioxidant, Beta Carotene helps protect cells from damage caused by free radicals, which are unstable molecules that can lead to chronic diseases and aging.
In compounded formulations, Beta Carotene is utilized for its potential benefits in supporting eye health, particularly in conditions like age-related macular degeneration. It is also used to enhance skin health and may contribute to a more even skin tone by reducing oxidative stress.
Beta Carotene is fat-soluble, meaning it is best absorbed when taken with dietary fats. This characteristic is important for prescribers to consider when recommending formulations containing this API, ensuring optimal absorption and efficacy for patients.
Furthermore, Beta Carotene is often included in formulations aimed at boosting immune function, as it plays a crucial role in maintaining the integrity of mucous membranes, which serve as a barrier against infections. Its role in supporting overall health makes it a valuable component in various therapeutic applications.
Each of these is compounded to order at our Warwick, Rhode Island pharmacy and requires a prescription.
We do not have a patient page for this ingredient yet. That does not mean we cannot make it. Bayview compounds this ingredient to a prescriber's order, and our full compounding formulary lists every preparation we make. Viewing the formulary requires a prescriber account.
Prescriber sign inA sample of preparations from our formulary. Strengths and dose forms are customised to the prescription.
Other salt forms of this molecule, and ingredients commonly compounded alongside it.
This page describes an active pharmaceutical ingredient, not a finished drug product. Bayview Pharmacy compounds preparations containing it only on a prescriber's order for an individual patient.
Compounded preparations are not FDA-approved, and the FDA has not evaluated them for safety, effectiveness, or manufacturing quality. Nothing on this page is a claim that any preparation is effective for any condition.
A valid prescription is required. Availability depends on Bayview's licensure in your state. This page is general information, not medical advice — discuss your situation with a licensed healthcare provider.
Our pharmacists work with prescribers to build preparations around a patient's dose, form and tolerances. Ask us what is possible with this ingredient.
