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Beta-Carotene
Beta-Carotene
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58/100
Standard
Six-dimension breakdown
Evidence
55
Formulation
60
Manufacturing
60
Safety
55
Transparency
62
Sustainability
50
Why this scored 58/100
Swanson generic beta-carotene, typically a softgel single-carotenoid product used as a provitamin-A source. Evidence is mixed — the ATBC (1994) and CARET (Omenn 1996) trials showed increased lung-cancer risk in smokers taking synthetic beta-carotene, so this is a Standard-tier product with a real safety caveat rather than a modern first-line antioxidant. Formulation is adequate if the softgel is oil-based (aids absorption) but does not disclose whether the carotenoid is natural mixed or synthetic. Would move to Verified 70+ with natural mixed carotenoids (e.g., BetaTene / D. salina), a full carotenoid profile including lutein and zeaxanthin, and clear smoker warnings on label.
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Evidence & sources
The Vyvata score's Evidence dimension measures the quality of published RCT support for a product's active ingredients at the label dose. Our source hierarchy: double-blind RCTs in MEDLINE-indexed journals > single-blind RCTs > open-label trials > observational studies > mechanism papers > N=1 case studies (anecdotes). Predatory journals and manufacturer-authored studies without independent replication are weighted down.
Product-specific evidence citations for this item are embedded in the analysis text on the "Analysis" tab. For the full framework and evidence hierarchy, see the methodology page.
How to read the Evidence dimension
- 80–100: Multiple double-blind RCTs in indexed journals directly testing this product OR the exact ingredients at the exact dose.
- 60–79: Single double-blind RCT + supporting ingredient literature at the studied dose.
- 40–59: Open-label trials + ingredient literature; no product-specific double-blind evidence.
- 20–39: Ingredient literature only; no product-specific trials or trials in predatory venues.
- 0–19: No credible evidence base or unverifiable claims.
Frequently asked questions
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What is Beta-Carotene?
Beta-Carotene, categorized under Vitamins & foundational micronutrients in the Supplements vertical. It is scored on the Vyvata Scoring Framework — an independent 6-dimension rubric applied uniformly to every product Vyvata lists.
How does Beta-Carotene score on the Vyvata rubric?
58/100 overall — Standard tier (50–69 band). Per-dimension breakdown: Transparency 62, Formulation 60, Manufacturing 60, Evidence 55, Safety 55, Sustainability 50. Scored as of 2026-08-24.
Why did Beta-Carotene score in the Standard tier?
Swanson generic beta-carotene, typically a softgel single-carotenoid product used as a provitamin-A source. Evidence is mixed — the ATBC (1994) and CARET (Omenn 1996) trials showed increased lung-cancer risk in smokers taking synthetic beta-carotene, so this is a Standard-tier product with a real safety caveat rather than a modern first-line antioxidant. Formulation is adequate if the softgel is oil-based (aids absorption) but does not disclose whether the carotenoid is natural mixed or synthetic. Would move to Verified 70+ with natural mixed carotenoids (e.g., BetaTene / D. salina), a full carotenoid profile including lutein and zeaxanthin, and clear smoker warnings on label.
What are the strongest and weakest aspects of this product?
Strongest: Transparency at 62/100 (dose disclosure vs proprietary blends, and honesty of marketing claims) and Formulation at 60/100 (dose adequacy, bioavailability form, and ingredient redundancy). Weakest: Safety at 55/100 (adverse-event profile, interaction risk, and dose ceiling) and Sustainability at 50/100 (sourcing practices, packaging, and corporate practice). All six dimensions feed the overall Vyvata score; a weakness on any one dimension pulls the overall down proportionally.
Is Beta-Carotene third-party tested?
No third-party certifications (NSF, USP, ConsumerLab, or equivalent) were on record at the time of scoring. This affects the Manufacturing dimension score. The manufacturer may test internally or have obtained certification more recently — check the current product label for the most up-to-date information.
What would move Beta-Carotene to a higher tier?
Would move to Verified 70+ with natural mixed carotenoids (e.
Are there higher-scoring alternatives to Beta-Carotene?
The top-ranked vitamins & foundational micronutrients product in the Vyvata catalog is currently Thorne Basic Nutrients 2/Day at 89/100. See the full ranked list of 635 scored products in this subcategory at https://vyvata.com/pages/best-vitamins-and-foundational-micronutrients-supplements-ranked.
What does the Vyvata score mean?
The Vyvata Scoring Framework rates every listed product 0–100 across six dimensions: Evidence, Formulation, Manufacturing, Safety, Transparency, and Sustainability. Tier bands: Elite 85–100 (top-tier evidence + formulation + manufacturing), Verified 70–84 (strong on most dimensions), Standard 50–69 (solid but with weaknesses called out), Rejected 0–49 (specific failures documented). Rejected products remain listed with reasons. Full methodology at https://vyvata.com/pages/methodology.
Where can I read customer reviews for Beta-Carotene?
The Vyvata score measures product integrity against a published rubric, not customer sentiment. For customer reviews and community discussion, search external platforms directly: Amazon (https://www.amazon.com/s?k=Beta-Carotene),Google(https://www.google.com/search?q=Beta-Carotene+reviews),Reddit(https://www.reddit.com/search/?q=Beta-Carotene%20review),andTrustpilot(https://www.trustpilot.com/search?query=Beta-Carotene).Vyvatadoesnotaggregate,republish,orlicensethosethird-partyreviews.
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All the data we have on this product
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- VSF score
- 58 / 100
- Tier
- Standard
- Category
- Supplements
- Subcategory
- vitamins micronutrients
- Last scored
- Third-party certifications
- None on record at time of scoring
- Vendor
- Swanson Vitamins
- Tags
- Shopify Collective, Swanson Vitamins
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