 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 from
vegetable and fruit sources, does not carry the toxicity risk
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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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