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Beta-Carotene with mixed Carotenes
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| Because today's environment is filled with pollutions, we often have cancer causing substances in our bodies. Because we breathe oxygen, free radicals are produced in our bodies which can damage the DNA in cells, causing cell mutations which can lead to cancer. As we search for ways to protect ourselves from this deadly disease, scientists have done study after study which shows that beta-carotene, a pre-cursor to Vitamin A, has the ability to prevent cancer. As studies progress, scientists have also found that taking a mixture of the carotene family will work even better in the fight against cancer-causing free radicals. Carotenes are found in green, orange, and yellow fruits and vegetables, but research shows that people don't eat as many servings of fruits And vegetables as is recommended, even when they think they do. This supplement will ensure that the diet provides the needed carotenes. it combines beta-carotene with lutein, lycopene, alpha-crotene, zeaxanthin and cryptoxanthin. These carotenes come from carrot oil, marigolds and tomatoes. Carotenes have an antioxidant effect. They are able to form with cancer-causing chemicals in the body, neutralizing them and destroying their ability to damage cells. Carotenes have several advantages over other free-radical fighters. They are unaffected by their reactions, with cancer causing substances therefore they can travel through the body killing many free radicals. They are also able to work in areas of low oxygen, such as capillaries, which other free radical scavengers are unable to do. Even doctors are taking beta-carotene and discovering its benefits. A study showed that doctors taking 50mg of beta-carotene daily had half the strokes and heart attacks of doctors who took no supplements. It seems that carotenes prevent build-up in the arteries. Carotenes not only prevent cancer, but they; also protect many areas of the body from damage and disease. Carotenes are necessary, to keep the skin and mucous membranes healthy. Beta-carotene has shown to increase the number of helper T-cells, strengthening the immune system. Studies show that carotenes may prevent cataracts from developing and may ease the pain of ulcers. Carotenes may be helpful in recovering froma sprain or torn ligament. Many people became unnecessarily worried about taking beta-carotene when a study done in Finland reported that beta-carotene supplementation could actually increase the risk of cancer. As further investigation ensued, several serious flaws were found in the study, while the long-standing knowledge of at least 50 other reputable studies show that beta-carotene does fight against cancer. Vitamin A is very toxic, but beta-carotene is absolutely non-toxic. Beta-carotene is a precursor to Vitamin A. This means that the body can make beta-carotene into Vitamin A when it needs it, but if it doesn't need it, it won't be changed. When taking beta-carotene there is an increased need for Vitamin E. It is recommended to take one tablet daily with a meal. Sources: Mark Pedersen, Nutritional Herbology, (Warsaw, IN: Wendell W. Whitman Company, 1994.) p. 30 Croft Woodruff, M.H., "The Truth about Beta-Carotene," Country Health , Jan/Feb 1995, pp. 42-43. Gary Null, Ph.D, "Beta Carotene," Townsend Letter for Doctors, October 1994, pp. 1027-1031. |
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