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.
5 Great Resources on Beta-Carotene
- World's Healthiest Foods: What can foods rich in beta-carotene do for you? Beta-Carotene
- Natural Standard (via MedlinePlus): Beta-Carotene- Background
- The Vitamin and Nutrution Center: Beta- Carotene Information
- Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center: Beta-Carotene
- A.D.A.M. (via University of Maryland Medical Center): Complimentary Medicine- Beta-Carotene
5 Latest Headlines on Beta-Carotene
What is Beta-Carotene?
- Produce for Better Health Foundation: Beta-Carotene
- Healthnotes (via Revolution Health): Beta-Carotene- Introduction
- UC Berkeley Wellness Letter: Beta Carotene
- UpToDate: Overview of Vitamin A (Chemistry & Metabolism)
What Are The Uses for Beta-Carotene?
- iHerb: Providing the Nutritional Vitamin A Requirement
- About.com: Uses For Beta-Carotene
- The New York Times: Beta Carotene May Help Men Maintain Their Edge (Nov. 27, 2007)
- YourTotalHealth: May Protect Against Dementia
What Are The Side Effects, Interactions and Precautions for Beta-Carotene?
- Healthnotes (via Revolution Health): Beta-Carotene— Beta-Carotene Are There Any Side Effects or Interactions?
- National Cancer Institute: Beta-Carotene Supplements Confirmed as Harmful to Those at Risk for Lung Cancer
- Aetna InteliHealth: Precautions While Using This Dietary Supplement
- Natures Food Patch: Possible Interactions with: Beta-Carotene
What are the Alternatives to Beta-Carotene?
- Alt Medicine: Vitamin A
- RealAge (via Yahoo Health): Count on Carotenoids
- Proceedings of the National Academy of Science: An Alternative Pathway to Beta Carotene
- Acupuncture.com: Lung Cancer Recommendations - Avoid Select Vitamins, Try Acupuncture
Wisdom, Blogs and Message Boards about Beta-Carotene
- Flikr: Vitamin A
- Stayline (via Healthline):Beta-Carotene
- Healthtalk: Beta Carotene Information
Clinical Trials for Beta-Carotene
- ClinicalTrials.gov: Beta Carotene Research Trials]
- CenterWatch: Beta-Carotene (via Vitamin A)
Controversy and Lawsuits about Beta-Carotene
- Center for Science in the Public Interest: Cancer Warning Urged for Beta-Carotene Supplements (Dec. 5, 2007)
- USA Today: Beta Carotene Pills May Not Save Vision (March 14, 2007)
- Healthology: Still A Radical Solution? Antioxidants and Your Health
- DiseaseProof: Beta-Carotene and Dementia
Abuse of Beta-Carotene
- WrongDiagnosis: Carotenemia
- MedicineNet: Definition of Carotenemia
- About.com Pediatrics: Carotenemia and Yellow Colored Skin
- MDConsult: Jaundice and Carotenemia
Scientific and Medical Journal Articles on Beta-Carotene
- PubMed Central: Research Journals- Beta Carotene
- The Journal of the American Medical Associaion: Beta-Carotene Medical Journal
- Google Scholar: Beta- Carotene
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