Saturday, March 19, 2011

Beta-Carotene: Immunity Booster

Beta-carotene is the pigment that helps turn carrots, cantaloupe, and other fruits and vegetables orange or yellow.
No toxic level of beta-carotene has been shown in research so far. Most research has found that smokers benefit the most from beta-carotene supplementation, as lung cancer usually shows the strongest association with low levels off beta-carotene. And lung cancer risk is reduced the most in smokers who consume high levels of beta-carotene - containing foods or supplements. Most doctors and researchers, however, still recommend eating more fruits and vegetables and eliminating smoking. There is no Daily Value for beta-carotene. Most people get 1,600 to 3,300 IU a day from foods (from right diet).

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