 |  | |  | | Beta CaroteneBeta Carotene InformationBeta-carotene belongs to a group of plant compounds called carotenoids. These are the pigments that provide the yellow, orange, and red coloration in fruits and vegetables. Beta-carotene is the most abundant carotenoid in human foods and is generally thought to be the most important carotenoid for humans. Enzymes in the intestines also convert beta-carotene to vitamin A whenever it is needed. In addition to being a precursor for vitamin A, beta-carotene is an important antioxidant that helps to prevent harmful free radical damage in the bodyBeta Carotene Benefits- Is an important antioxidant that helps to prevent harmful free radical damage in the body
- Believed to be helpful in such disease as high cholesterol
- Helps delay the progression of age-related cataracts
- Intakes of beta-carotene are inversely associated with lung cancer
- Low levels of beta-carotene are also associated with a greater risk for cancer of the cervix, esophagus, gastrointestinal tract, lung, mouth, throat, neck, and stomach
- May also enhance immunity by boosting the activity of certain immune fighting agents in the body
- May also offer relief to people who suffer from a genetic disorder, erythropoietic protoporphyria (EPP), that makes them abnormally sensitive to sunlight
Beta Carotene NotesThe Dietary Supplements Information Bureau recommends a dosage range of 6 mg to 30 mg of this supplement for optimal results (6 mg = 10,000 I.U).Beta Carotene Products| Brand & Product Name | | Description | | Retail
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Price | | More Info | | Buy Now | | | | 30 caps | | $13.50 | | $7.95 | | More info | | Discontinued | | | | 60 caps | | $22.95 | | $13.95 | | More info | | Discontinued | | | | 60 softgels, 40,000 iu | | $19.99 | | $14.95 | | More info | | |
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