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Learn more about the relationship of beta carotene and Vitamin A, its history, food sources and controversial studies suggesting its possible use in lung cancer treatment, along with recent studies warning that too much beta carotene may actually increase cancer risk ...



Beta Carotene
Fast Facts

Foods: carrots, sweet potatoes, broccoli, spinach, collards, apricots, cantaloupe, winter squash, pumpkin

What it's good for: overall immune system, good vision, healthy lungs, protection of mucus membraine lining

 

Keen on beta carotene! - Yale-New Haven Hospital's guide to beta carotene with recommended A vitamin-rich foods starting with pumpkin, cantalope and spinch, plus nutrition facts and serving sizes.

Questions and Answers About Beta Carotene Chemoprevention Trials - Archived results from a 1995 clinical trial on participants at risk for lung cancer, with recommendations on the use of beta carotene and Vitamin A.

Beta Carotene - Its controversial use in lung cancer treatment including an overview, recent research, recommended foods rich in beta carotene, and possible problems and complications, with related references from the American Cancer Society.

beta-carotene - Good factoids on the nutrient including a history of its discovery, what gives it its orange color, how it's converted to Vitamin A, natural sources and synthetic manufacturing with related links and references.

Beta-carotene / Pro-Vitamin A: BC Cancer Agency - More on the pros and cons of beta carotene use in the fight against disease with excerpts on studies and clinical trials, and related references.

Food Standards Agency - Beta-carotene - A quick definition with suggested sources and daily allowances with more complete information and scientific assessment in PDF format.

 

also see feature article -> Sweet Pototoes' Healing Power


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