 Beta Carotene
is the most potent form of Carotene available. It is present
in dark-green, leafy vegetables, carrots and yellow, red
fruits (such as peaches and apricots). Beta Carotene protects
the mucus membranes of mouth, nose, throat and lungs. It also
helps protect Vitamin C from oxidation, which enables it to
perform at optimum efficiency.
Beta Carotene, which your
body converts to active Vitamin A, but which is derived
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vegetable and fruit sources, does not carry the
toxicity risk of Vitamin A which comes from fish liver
sources.
You can take higher amounts of Beta Carotene in
supplemental form, 10 to 15 mg or 15,000 iu to 25,000 iu per
day, without risk.
Symptoms of deficiency: acne, dry dull
hair, dry skin, fatigue, poor growth, insomnia, thickened
scaly skin on the palms and soles of the feet, frequent
infections, night blindness, weight loss, dry eyes
(progressing to ulceration of the cornea if untreated) and dry
mouth.
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