The Benefits and Sources of Carotenoids

Carotenoids help destroy unpaired oxygen, which is not considered a free radical, but is highly reactive and can damage body molecules.

It is suggested that carotenoids act as anti-cancer, inhibit heart disease, decrease cataract formation and macular degeneration.

They help prevent damage to eyes, lungs, and skin by reducing DNA oxygenation and destroying reactive oxygen molecules from exposure to air pollutants and sunlight.

Carotenoids in tissues are preserved when combined with Coenzyme Q10, Vitamin C, Vitamin E, and Alpha-lipoic Acid.

Studies have shown that lycopene in tomatoes, alpha/beta-carotene in carrots, and lutein in spinach may help prevent cancer by reducing DNA and other oxidative damage from free radicals.

Beta-carotene is converted into Vitamin A in the body when necessary and any leftovers function as antioxidants stopping any radical changes and oxidation of cholesterol.

Recent study reported that taking supplemental beta-carotene alone at very high doses (50,000 I.U. or more everyday) may obstruct cell division. It is suggested to take a combination of different carotenoids.

Sources

• More than 500 of these compounds are found in nature and about 50% can be converted into Vit A in the body.
   
• Carotenoids and Vitamin A are fat-soluble phytochemicals found in red, green, orange, and yellow fruits and vegetables.
   
• These are powerful antioxidants that include lycopene, alpha-carotene, beta-carotene, lutein, and zeaxanthine.

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