What is Beta-carotene?
Beta-carotene is a kind of antioxidant. It belongs to the group of carotenoids. Beta-carotene is known to be an anticancer and heart protector among the antioxidants. It is used by our body when it is converted in one of the essential nutrients, the Vitamin A.
What are the importance of Beta-carotene?
Beta-carotene helps fight against cancer
Beta-carotene protect against various heart diseases
Beta-carotene helps improve eyesight and night vision
Beta-carotene helps increase the levels of good cholesterol in the body.
Beta-carotene strengthens and boosts our immune system.
Beta-carotene helps maintain and repairs the gastrointestinal mucous membranes.
What are the beta carotene rich foods?
The foods which are good source of beta carotene includes parsley, pomegranate, carrots, mango, sweet potatoes, squash, pumpkins and etc.
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