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Beta Carotene by Jan People's HealthBlogger Award Nominee Beta-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 ... Read on »
Beta-Carotene and Scleroderma by Jan People's HealthBlogger Award Nominee 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 stud ... Read on »
Why Take Beta Carotene For Seasonal Allergies Or The Flu? by Karen H. Patient ExpertHealth Maven When one thinks of anti-oxidants they typically think of the super trio Vita C, E and Beta Carotene. I have always known Beta Carotene to be the all mighty carrot! We all know carrots are good for you. However, as nutritional sciences advanced so did the ad ... Read on »
What’s in a Color? Beta-Carotene by Chris Keith ... orange. These fruits and vegetables have beta-carotene, which is known to neutralize free radicals tha ... Read on »
Long-term beta-carotene supplementation found to improve brain function by Dr. John B. Medical Doctor ... hed this week in the Archives of Internal Medicine, which suggests that another nutrient that has some ability to preserve our mental faculties as we age comes in the form 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, an ... Read on »
Beta Carotene Supplements May Increase Lung Cancer Risk by DiseaseProof Medical Doctor Published in the American Journal of Epidemiology, a new 10-year analysis of more than 77,000 adults, men and women ages 50 to 76, revealed long term use of high-dose beta carotene supplements may heighten the risk of lung cancer, especially in smokers. Scientists used questionnaires to assess participants’ intake of dietary supplements and ... Read on »
The scavenging capacity and synergistic effects of lycopene, vitamin E, vitamin C, and... by Jan People's HealthBlogger Award Nominee Research by Donghong Liu The biological activity of lycopene can be enhanced by the presence of these other active antioxidants such as β-carotene, vitamin E, and vitamin C. Since many of these natural antioxidants are consumed together in foods, the potential for synergistic interactions is high in the hu ... Read on »
Sweet Potato Quesadilla by Meatless Mama People's HealthBlogger Award Nominee Sweet potatoes offer great nutritional value. High in beta-carotene, vitamin c, b6, manganese and potassium, they are also anti-inflammatory. If you are a smoker or often exposed to secondhand smoke, it is especially important to ... Read on »
The proposed natural treatment for scleroderma by Jan People's HealthBlogger Award Nominee There are some proposed natural treatments such as Beta-carotene, selenium vitamin C and vitamin E from NYU medical center. This site suggests some supplements to avoid too. Read on »
Ten Foods To Eat Everyday!!!!! by Dr. Virashri R. Complimentary & Alternative Medicine 1.APPLE: Unpeeled apples are especially high in non-pro-vitamin A carotenes and pecti.Apples are also rich in beta carotene and vitamin C as well as several B complex vitamins including vitamin B6, folic acid and lots of potassium. 2.PEAR: Pears are an excellent source of water-solubl ... Read on »