Pneumo-Carotene by Metagenics — Ingredients, Evidence & Safety

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Safety Alerts

⚠️ Folate: 330mg is 330.0× the Tolerable Upper Intake Level (1.0mg)

Label Data

1 Tablet(s) Serving Size

60 Servings

Other Combinations Product Type

57% Evidence Coverage

Supplement Facts — Evidence Check

Vitamin A

4950 mcg (550% DV)

Vitamin C

200 mg (222% DV)

Vitamin E

13.4 mg (89% DV)

✅ Within RDA (0.9× RDA of 15 mg) 📚 177 studies (Tier A: 3, B: 90)

RDA 15mg This product: 13.4mg UL 1000mg

Folate

330 mcg DFE (83% DV)

⚠️ Exceeds Tolerable Upper Intake Level by 330.0× (UL: 1.0 mg) 📚 225 studies (Tier A: 10, B: 105)

RDA 0.4mg This product: 330mg UL 1.0mg

Selenium

10 mcg (18% DV)

✅ Within RDA (0.2× RDA of 0.055 mg) 📚 172 studies (Tier A: 0, B: 67)

RDA 0.055mg This product: 0.01mg UL 0.4mg

Raw Lung Concentrate

200 mg

Quercetin

25 mg

📊 Market median: 500.0mg (283 products) 📚 173 studies (Tier A: 0, B: 62)

This product: 25mg

Other Ingredients

Croscarmellose Sodium Microcrystalline Cellulose Stearic Acid Silica Magnesium Stearate Coating

Label Claims — Verification

❓ Nutrient

❓ All Other

❓ Structure/Function

All Other (99% of products) Structure/Function (76% of products) Nutrient (58% of products)

Target Groups

Adult (18 - 50 Years) Gluten Free

Product Information

📋 Directions for Use

Directions: Take one tablet twice daily or as directed by your healthcare practitioner.

⚠️ Warnings & Precautions

Warning: Excess vitamin A intake may be toxic and may increase the risk of birth defects. Pregnant women and women who may become pregnant should not exceed 3,000 mcg of preformed vitamin A (retinyl palmitate) per day.

🧪 Formulation Notes

Pneumo-Carotene features a broad spectrum of antioxidant nutrients - including Vitamins C and E and Caro-xan, our proprietary blend of beta-carotene and Betatene mixed carotenoids - designed for balanced antioxidant protection to support tissue health. The bovine lung concentrate is guaranteed raw (processed below 37 degrees C) so the natural constituents remain intact.

This product is non-GMO and gluten-free.

Additional Information

GF Certified Gluten-free

Practitioner exclusive

Product Details

UPC / SKU 7 55571 02655 2

DSLD Entry Date 2020-03-24

Product Type Other Combinations

Form Tablet or Pill

Brand Metagenics

DSLD ID 216302

Data Updated 2026-04-11

Research Evidence

337 Research Sources

54 Avg Quality Score

161 Meta Analysis

68 Systematic Review

51 Rct

48 Clinical Trial

2 Other

2 Regulatory Source

1 Narrative Review

1 Cochrane Review

1 Guideline

1 Openfda Safety

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PubMed DOI Cochrane

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PubMed DOI Cochrane

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Meta Analysis The Cochrane database of systematic reviews 2011

PubMed DOI Cochrane

A Vitamin A supplements for preventing mortality, illness, and blindness in children aged under 5: systematic review and meta-analysis

Meta Analysis BMJ (Clinical research ed.) 2011

PubMed DOI

A Fortification of staple foods with vitamin A for vitamin A deficiency

Systematic Review The Cochrane database of systematic reviews 2019

PubMed DOI Cochrane

A Vitamin A supplementation for the prevention of morbidity and mortality in infants one to six months of age

Narrative Review The Cochrane database of systematic reviews 2016

PubMed DOI Cochrane

A Vitamin A and fish oils for preventing the progression of retinitis pigmentosa

Meta Analysis The Cochrane database of systematic reviews 2020

PubMed DOI

A Exercise training-induced changes in exerkine concentrations may be relevant to the metabolic control of type 2 diabetes mellitus patients: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials

Meta Analysis Journal of sport and health science 2023

PubMed DOI

A Food fortification with multiple micronutrients: impact on health outcomes in general population

Meta Analysis The Cochrane database of systematic reviews 2019

PubMed DOI

A Oral vitamin A supplements to prevent acute upper respiratory tract infections in children up to seven years of age

Meta Analysis The Cochrane database of systematic reviews 2024

PubMed DOI

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