Beta Carotene
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Beta-carotene is a member of the carotenoid family and has over 500 relatives.
Carotenoids are yellow-to-red pigments found in all green plant tissues and in
some species of algae. So far 21 different carotenoids have been found in human
blood. The most abundant ones are alpha-carotene, beta-caro ....
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.... been established that people
with low levels of beta-carotene in their blood have a higher incidence of heart
disease and cancer, particularly lung cancer. The National Cancer Institute
endorsed a study which found that women who consume lots of beta-carotene rich
fruits and vegetables have a lower chance of getting cancer, including breast
cancer. The Institution says that regularly eating lots of fruits and
vegetables plays a key roll in cancer prevention, but whether the preventative
act ....
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