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BETA
CAROTENE
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Why
is it Needed?
-
Antioxidant Properties
- Formation
of Vitamin A
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Daily
Recommendation:
- The
Institute advises against Beta-Carotene supplementation,
there is no standard for intake
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What
Happens When it is Deficient?
- If
Vitamin A is adequate there is no known deficiency
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Food
Sources:
- Fruits
and Vegetables, especially Papaya,
Peach, Melon, Squash, Yam, Tomato Juice,
and Carrots
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Toxic
Effects and Recommended Upper Intake Level:
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What
Should I Take Daily?:
- No
Supplementation with Carotenes is needed
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