Beta-Carotene WisdomCard™

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  1. World's Healthiest Foods: What can foods rich in beta-carotene do for you? Beta-Carotene {{toppick}} whfoods.org - What can foods rich in beta-carotene do for you? Beta-Carotene {{toppick}}
  2. Natural Standard (via MedlinePlus): Beta-Carotene- Background nlm.nih.gov - Beta-Carotene- Background
  3. The Vitamin and Nutrution Center: Beta- Carotene Information vitamins-nutrition.org - Beta- Carotene Information
  4. Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center: Beta-Carotene mskcc.org - Beta-Carotene
  5. A.D.A.M. (via University of Maryland Medical Center): Complimentary Medicine- Beta-Carotene umm.edu - Complimentary Medicine- Beta-Carotene
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Research Notes on Beta-Carotene

Beta-carotene is used for treating vitamin A deficiency. Carotenoids like beta-carotene are potent antioxidants—natural substances that prevent cell damage from excess oxygen. Beta-carotene is the molecule that gives carrots their orange color.

Fast Facts:

  • Beta-Carotene is an antioxidant.
  • The richest sources of beta-carotene are yellow, orange, and green leafy fruits and vegetables.
  • Beta-carotene supplements are available in both capsule and gel forms.
  • Beta-carotene is fat-soluble.
  • Beta-carotene affords protection from sunlight but it does not protect against sunburn.

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