Food Carotene
Solaray Food Carotene is a focused Vitamin A supplement, categorized under 'Vitamins & Minerals', designed to provide carotenoid support. It achieves an N+ Score of 76 and a C+ grade, indicating a good quality product in its specific niche. This product contains just two ingredients, with Vitamin A provided at a clinically studied dose of 10,000 IU, which research suggests may support vision and immune function. The formula also includes a 6 mg Carotenoid Complex. Its strength lies in its ingredient adequacy, scoring 100% for the specific nutrients it provides, and it maintains 100% label transparency. This supplement may be beneficial for individuals looking to specifically increase their Vitamin A and carotenoid intake.
About This Product
Food Carotene by Solaray is a vitamins & minerals supplement containing 2 active ingredients. It has earned an N+ Score of 76/100 (Grade C+).
This product features a fully transparent label with individual ingredient amounts disclosed, and key ingredients are present at clinically effective doses based on peer-reviewed research.
Notable clinical-dose ingredients include Vitamin A.
N+ Score Breakdown
Are key ingredients present at clinically effective doses based on research?
Does the product include all expected ingredients for its supplement category?
Are individual ingredient amounts clearly disclosed without proprietary blends?
Does the formula include a breadth of beneficial compounds from multiple pathways?
Strengths
- +Key ingredients at clinically effective doses
- +Fully transparent label with individual ingredient amounts disclosed
- +1 ingredient(s) at clinical dose levels
Weaknesses
- −No major weaknesses identified
Ingredient Analysis (2 ingredients)
| Ingredient | Amount | Dose Adequacy |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A | 10000.000 IU | High |
| Carotenoid Complex | 6.000 mg | N/A |
Clinical ranges based on NIH ODS Fact Sheets and peer-reviewed research. Status indicates whether the amount meets evidence-based thresholds.