• I'm extremely satisfied with this Beta-carotene 25,000 IU product! (iherb.com)
  • Now Foods Natural Beta-Carotene contains additional antioxidant carotenoids, Alpha-Carotene, Zeaxanthin, Cryptoxanthin and Lutein as naturally occurring in D. salina sea algae. (hollyhillvitamins.com)
  • 13 , 14 , 16 , 21 , 24 , 25 ] Beta-carotene, lutein and lycopene are among the most abundant carotenoids in milk, totaling 300 to 400 mcg/L in the first week postpartum and 50 to 200 mcg/L in mature milk. (nih.gov)
  • Natural Beta-Carotene is a fat soluble food source of pro-Vitamin A. Now Foods Beta Carotene has Mixed Cartenoids. (hollyhillvitamins.com)
  • Be sure to only use the natural form of Vitamin A. Vitamin A is helpful as a supplement when ill because during an infection the body has difficulty converting beta-carotene to Vitamin A. Women who are pregnant should not take high doses of Vitamin A. (alpineclinic.net)
  • I usually took beta caroten as a precursor of vitamin A, but after reading some facts about vitamin A, I decided to give it a try and I´m glad that I did. (iherb.com)
  • It's not easy to find real vitamin A products as many manufacturers say "beta carotene" as vitamin A. (Due to my genetic variants, my body is not good at converting beta carotene into vitamin A) To me, this product is a better alternative when I can't take CLO (cod liver oil) during traveling, etc. (iherb.com)
  • Beta-carotene from vitamin supplements is one-half as potent as retinol. (nih.gov)
  • One mcg of beta-carotene from vitamin supplements is therefore equal to 0.5 mcg retinol (see the LactMed beta-carotene record). (nih.gov)
  • Celery is high in vitamin K1 and plant compounds that have anti-inflammatory properties (25, 26). (lephai.org)
  • Zinc: Take 75-100 mg (25-50 mg) once daily with a small amount of food. (alpineclinic.net)
  • 300 mcg/L) were 25% and 50% lower in supplemented mothers compared to control. (nih.gov)
  • The milk is rich in beta-carotene, which gives it a yellow colour. (wikipedia.org)
  • 8 ] Mature milk retinol levels correlate with maternal serum retinol levels, and levels of milk retinol and beta-carotene are correlated with one another. (nih.gov)
  • Weight was measured to the nearest women breast cancer also is the most This was a hospital-based, case-con- 100 g using digital scales, while the common cancer, with an incidence of trol study conducted among Iranian subjects were minimally clothed with- 22 per 100 000 ( 3 ). (who.int)
  • In addition, night blinded ones were at 250 000-500 000 of them become night higher risk of being severely anaemic. (who.int)
  • The global skin care industry is worth a staggering £25 billion per annum. (thefoodiebugle.com)
  • Beta carotene's antioxidant abilities can be very useful to the body, especially since one molecule of beta carotene can neutralize up to 1,000 molecules of free radical oxygen. (vitanetonline.com)
  • Alpha carotene , another strong antioxidant, may even be a more effective antioxidant than beta carotene. (vitanetonline.com)
  • 18 Alpha carotene, along with beta carotene and lutein, has been found to protect the lungs from free radical damage. (vitanetonline.com)
  • Limited data are emerging to implicate the important role of alpha-carotene in the development of CVD or cancer. (cdc.gov)
  • METHODS: We assessed the direct relationship between alpha-carotene concentrations and risk of death among 15,318 US adults 20 years and older who participated in the Third National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey Follow-up Study. (cdc.gov)
  • We used Cox proportional hazard regression analyses to estimate the relative risk for death from all causes and selected causes associated with serum alpha-carotene concentrations. (cdc.gov)
  • 001). The association between serum alpha-carotene concentrations and risk of death from all causes was significant in most subgroups stratified by demographic characteristics, lifestyle habits, and health risk factors. (cdc.gov)
  • CONCLUSIONS: Serum alpha-carotene concentrations were inversely associated with risk of death from all causes, CVD, cancer, and all other causes. (cdc.gov)
  • Carotenoids, or carotenes, are a large group of fat-soluble pigments that give plants their vivid yellow, orange and red colors. (vitanetonline.com)
  • A mixture of carotenoids may provide more powerful antioxidant protection than single carotenes alone, research indicates. (vitanetonline.com)
  • According to an animal study, a mix of carotenoids is more effective than isolated carotenes in preventing free radical damage. (vitanetonline.com)
  • BACKGROUND: Much research has been conducted relating total carotenoids-and beta-carotene in particular-to risk of cancer and cardiovascular disease (CVD). (cdc.gov)
  • Essential nutrition: beta-carotene is an essential nutrient found predominantly in algal species and in yellow, orange, and dark green vegetables. (hcakni.com)
  • 1993. Protective effects of chlorogenic acid, curcumin and beta-carotene against gamma-radiation-induced in vivo chromosomal damage. (cdc.gov)
  • 14 Researchers believe that beta carotene promotes cardiovascular health by protecting the lipoproteins (cholesterol carrying substances in the blood) from free radical damage. (vitanetonline.com)
  • According to a analysis in Germany, eating carotene-wealthy foods can cut back your blood ranges from a substance that may cause cardiovascular disease called c-reactive protein (also referred to as CRP). (amisdemontaigne.net)
  • We present information derived from a semiquantitative food frequency questionnaire completed by more than 11 000 vegetarians and meat eaters at recruitment to a prospective study between 1980 and 1984. (bmj.com)
  • Beta-carotene is naturally concentrated in the leaves of the rice, but not in the grain that people consume. (naturalnews.com)
  • The rice crop appears golden because of the increased beta-carotene in the endosperm. (naturalnews.com)
  • The sweet potato alone has five times more beta-carotene per gram than Golden Rice. (naturalnews.com)
  • Beta carotene vs. Great for eye health - if you're looking to boost vision support, but it also promotes eye lubrication. (hcakni.com)
  • Supports healthy skin - one of the most significant benefits of beta-carotene is skin health support. (hcakni.com)
  • Research shows that as blood levels of beta carotene drop, heart health worsens. (vitanetonline.com)
  • The size of pumpkins can vary greatly and depend on variety, but generally measure between 10-25 cm in diameter and weigh between 1-9 kg. (swaggrabber.com)
  • The milk is rich in beta-carotene, which gives it a yellow colour. (wikipedia.org)
  • In the early years of the twentieth century there were some 35 000 Froment du Léon cattle. (wikipedia.org)
  • He continued, "In a hectare, the average gross income of farmers in the Bicol River Basin is about P36,000 [$810 USD]. (naturalnews.com)
  • The IRRI reported, "While the target level of beta-carotene in the grain was attained, average yield was unfortunately lower than that from comparable local varieties already preferred by farmers. (naturalnews.com)