Beta-Carotene to The Max, Beta-Max!
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Chelsea W.Posted
Wed 17 Feb 2010 12:00am
Hello all!
The weather is still incredibly revolting and soul-killing out. Leslie did a nice post about how she’s reached her winter breaking point, and I’m totally with her on that.
As for yesterday’s eats, I began the day with oats:
The Oats:
1/4 Cup McCann’s Quick Cooking Irish Oats
3/4 Cup Water
Splash o ...
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Beta-Carotene and Scleroderma
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JanPosted
Fri 11 Sep 2009 4:57pm
Because people with scleroderma, a connective-tissue disorder characterized by hardened skin, have low levels of beta-carotene in their blood, some researchers speculate that beta-carotene supplements may be beneficial for those with the condition. Due to methodological flaws in the studies that have been conducted to date, however, research has
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Long-term beta-carotene supplementation found to improve brain function
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Dr. John B.Posted
Fri 12 Sep 2008 12:22pm
of beta-carotene [1].
This study concerned commenced in 1982, and originally treated men aged 40-84 with aspirin, beta-carotene or placebo. The study design itself was complex, and the details (if you need them) were that individuals were treated with one of the following combinations:
real aspirin and real beta-carotene
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BetaCarotene
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JanPosted
Fri 11 Sep 2009 4:57pmBeta-carotene belongs to a family of natural chemicals known as carotenes which is widely found in plants, fruits and vegetables which are orange red in colour.
Beta-carotene is used by the body to make retinol, which is required for healthy vision. As excessive amounts of dietary vitamin A is toxic, betacarotene is a safer supplement because
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Natural BetaCarotene from Now Foods
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franklinbPosted
Sun 06 Mar 2011 12:00am
Now Foods BetaCarotene (Natural)
Natural Beta-Carotene contains additional antioxidant carotenoids, Alpha-Carotene, Zeaxanthin, Cryptoxanthin and Lutein as naturally occuring in D-salina sea algae. This natural balance of related carotenoids is what makes this product more bioavailable than common synthetic Beta-Carotene.
Natural
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Betacarotene benefits some patients with retinitis pigmentosa
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Dr. John Z.Posted
Tue 19 Oct 2010 12:00am
AAO.org - Betacarotene seems to have the ability to improve vision...).
9-cis beta-carotene linked to vision boost in one-third of retinitis pigmentosa patients
Retinitis pigmentosa (RP) is a cluster of hereditary disorders of the retina (the light
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BetaCarotene Supplements May Increase Lung Cancer Risk
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DiseaseProofPosted
Thu 05 Mar 2009 4:42am
explains.
According to Dr. Fuhrman high doses of betacarotene interfere with the absorption of antioxidants, like carotenoids, which potentially increases the risk of cancer. Now, lots of fruits and vegetables contain betacarotene, such as orange foods like carrots, mangos and oranges, as well as leafy greens like cabbage, Bok Choy and broccoli.
Vitamins
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Why Take BetaCarotene For Seasonal Allergies Or The Flu?
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Karen H.Posted
Thu 27 Aug 2009 5:40pm
When one thinks of anti-oxidants they typically think of the super trio Vita C, E and BetaCarotene.
I have always known BetaCarotene to be the all mighty carrot... support a strong immune system
Woman with low levels of betacarotene double the risk of developing breast cancer.
If you are not eating 5-9 servings of fruits and vegetables
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