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Vitamin A (Beta Carotene)
What am I?
A fat-soluble vitamin also called retinol or retinoic acid.
Carotenes are antioxidants found in food which can be converted to vitamin A as the body requires. Beta carotene is the best known of the carotenes.
A powerful anti-oxidant which helps protect the cells against cancer by neutralizing "Free Radicals," necessary for new cell growth.
What Health Benefits do I Offer?
- Healthy eyes and vision.
- Strengthens immune system.
- Promotes normal growth and development of the embryo and fetus.
- Promotes growth and maintenance of cells of the skin.
- Encourages a healthy reproductive system.
- It guards against heart disease and stroke.
- Protects against colds, flu and infections of the kidneys, bladder, lungs and mucous membranes.
- Supports wrinkle free skin.
- Lowers cholesterol levels.
- Slows the aging process.
- Supports healthy hair and nails and protects against air pollutants.
What Food Sources am I Found In?
Liver, whole milk, butter, egg yolks, alfalfa, asparagus, broccoli, cantaloupe, carrots, garlic, spinach, kale, turnip greens, collards, Romaine lettuce, apricots, carrots, pumpkin, sweet potatoes, papaya, mango, cantaloupe and red bell pepper.
How Much Should I Have?
RDA,s: Men ages 11-51+:1000mg Women ages 11-51+:800mg
What if I Don't Get Enough?
Increases risk of night blindness; susceptibility to infections; scaly skin; loss of appetite & smell ; fatigue; tooth decay & bad gums and growth retardation.
Stuff I Should Know
Don't take more than 15,000 IU beta-carotene / 10,000 IU Vitamin A a day. Overdosing may induce headaches; bone and joint pain; dry, itchy skin; and liver damage. High daily doses of vitamin A (above 3000 mcg RE) in pregnancy may cause birth deformities.
I can be used as a supplement to treat:
Eye problems; treat skin disorders; prevent cancer and boost immunity.
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