Alpha-Carotene
Overview
Alpha-Carotene is a type of Carotene Carotenoid.
Health Benefits of Alpha-Carotene
Cardiovascular System
Alpha-Carotene may help to prevent Atherosclerosis. [1]
Alpha-Carotene may help to prevent (Ischemic) Stroke. [2]
Eyes/Vision
Alpha-Carotene may protect against the development of Cataracts (by retarding the development of the precursor to Cataracts - Nuclear Sclerosis). [3]
Immune System
Alpha-Carotene may protect against many forms of Cancer (Alpha-Carotene has been demonstrated to be ten times more potent for reducing the risk of some forms of Cancer than Beta-Carotene): [4]
Alpha-Carotene may help to prevent Cancer - Bladder. [5]
Alpha-Carotene may help to prevent Cancer - Breast. [6]
Alpha-Carotene may protect against Cancer - Cervix. [7]
Alpha-Carotene may help to prevent Cancer - Colon. [8]
Alpha-Carotene may help to prevent Cancer - Larynx. [9]
Alpha-Carotene may protect against Cancer - Liver. [10]
Alpha-Carotene may protect against Cancer - Lung (Alpha-Carotene is believed to be ten times more effective at preventing Lung Cancer than Beta-Carotene). [11]
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- Dietary Sources of Alpha-Carotene [21]
- (mg of Alpha-Carotene per 100 grams)
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