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Mighty carotenoids
Beneficial Effects of the Carotenes
- antioxidants*
- healthy skin, lungs and urinary tract. Since it maintains healthy skin and mucosal tissue, it is important for preventing disease*.
- white blood cell enhancement*.
- reproductive health as it is necessary for ovulation*.
Provitamin A Carotenoids and Food Sources
| CAROTENOID |
FOOD SOURCE |
| Beta-carotene |
Green plants, carrots, sweet potatoes, squash, spinach,
apricots, green peppers |
| Alpha-carotene |
Green plants, carrots, squash, corn, watermelon, green
peppers, potatoes, apples, peaches |
| Gamma-carotene |
Carrots, sweet potatoes, corn, tomatoes, watermelon,
apricots |
| Beta-zeacarotene |
Corn, tomatoes, yeast, cherries |
| Cryptoxanthin |
Corn, green peppers, persimmons, papayas, lemons, oranges, apples, apricots, paprika, poultry |
| Beta-apo-8'-carotenal |
Citrus fruit, green plants |
| Beta-apo-12'-carotenal |
Alfalfa meal |
Carotene supplements are better absorbed than carotenes from foods!
Nonprovitamin A Carotenoids and Food Sources
| CAROTENOID |
FOOD SOURCE |
| Lycopene |
Tomatoes, carrots, green peppers, apricots, pink grapefruit |
| Zeaxanthin |
Spinach, paprika, corn, fruits |
| Lutein |
Green plants, corn, potatoes, spinach, carrots, tomatoes, fruits |
| Canthaxanthin |
Mushrooms, trout, crustaceans |
| Crocetin |
Saffron |
| Capsanthin |
Red peppers, paprika |
Recommended Dietary Allowance of Vitamin A
| Group |
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| Infants under 1 year |
1,875 IU |
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| Children |
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| 1-3 years |
2,000 IU |
| 4-6 years |
2,500 IU |
| 7-10 years |
3,500 IU |
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| Young Adults and Adults |
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| Males 11+ years |
5,000 IU |
| Females 11+ years |
4,100 IU |
| Pregnant females* |
4,000 IU |
| Nursing females* |
4,000 IU |
Who Will Benefit From Vitamin A Supplementation?
All women and men
- For healthy vision. Helps maintain the cornea.
- For healthy skin
- For healthy mucosal linings of respiratory tract, urinary system and secretory glands.
Women
- *To aid in ovulation. Note: Pregnant women must avoid Vitamin A supplementation over the recommended RDA. Supplement with carotenes instead.
Learn how study shows taking carotenes can save you money!
Powerful antioxidants!
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These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. These products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. |
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