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* Alpha-carotene is a known fighter of free radicals. | * Alpha-carotene is a known fighter of free radicals. | ||
*Cancer : While alpha-carotene is chemically similar to beta-carotene, several studies seem to demonstrate that alpha-carotene is much more effective in decreasing mortality for certain forms of cancer (lung, prostate, liver, etc.) Together with lycopene, alpha-carotene was associated with reduced risk of lung cancer in a study of two large cohorts published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition. | *Cancer : While alpha-carotene is chemically similar to beta-carotene, several studies seem to demonstrate that alpha-carotene is much more effective in decreasing mortality for certain forms of cancer (lung, prostate, liver, etc.) Together with lycopene, alpha-carotene was associated with reduced risk of lung cancer in a study of two large cohorts published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition. | ||
| + | * Vision health. Alpha-carotene supports vision health by creating [[vitamin A]], which is needed for low-light vision and cell health. Alpha-carotene's contribution to vision health is much the same as that of beta-carotene. | ||
| + | * [[Diabetes]]. Patients with highest levels of alpha-carotene intake are 48% (men) and 39% (women) less likely to develop type 2 diabetes, although intake of all antioxidants was not significant as a risk factor. | ||
==Food Sources of Alpha-carotene== | ==Food Sources of Alpha-carotene== | ||
Revision as of 04:16, 25 February 2018
The carotenoids, including beta-carotene, alpha-carotene, and lycopene, are vitamin A precursors. These pigments produce yellow, orange, red, and dark green in fruits and vegetables. Alpha-carotene produces half the vitamin A that beta-carotene does. Alpha-carotene is found in similar foods to beta-carotene and is often studied in conjunction with that carotenoid, though it is rarer and less well-understood.
See also : Beta-carotene
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Special Precautions of Alpha-carotene
Health Benefits and Uses of Alpha-carotene
- Longevity : Recently, scientists have been paying more attention to alpha-carotene, and have found some potential longevity benefits, in addition to the vitamin A goodness alpha-carotene can provide. Carotenoids act as antioxidants, fighting against the damage caused by oxidation, which plays a role in the development of cardiovascular diseases and cancers.
- Reduces the risk of cardiovascular mortality. A Japanese study published in the Journal of Epidemiology found that participants with the highest blood levels of alpha-carotene were less likely to die from heart disease — even less likely than participants with high beta-carotene levels.
- Lower risk of death from diabetes and lower respiratory disease.
- Alpha-carotene is a known fighter of free radicals.
- Cancer : While alpha-carotene is chemically similar to beta-carotene, several studies seem to demonstrate that alpha-carotene is much more effective in decreasing mortality for certain forms of cancer (lung, prostate, liver, etc.) Together with lycopene, alpha-carotene was associated with reduced risk of lung cancer in a study of two large cohorts published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition.
- Vision health. Alpha-carotene supports vision health by creating vitamin A, which is needed for low-light vision and cell health. Alpha-carotene's contribution to vision health is much the same as that of beta-carotene.
- Diabetes. Patients with highest levels of alpha-carotene intake are 48% (men) and 39% (women) less likely to develop type 2 diabetes, although intake of all antioxidants was not significant as a risk factor.
Food Sources of Alpha-carotene
Good sources of alpha-carotene include pumpkin, carrots, tomatoes, collards, tangerines, winter squash and peas, chilli powder, parsley, coriander, cinnamon
Medical Disclaimer
This information is not meant to be substituted for medical advice. Always consult a medical professional regarding any medical problems and before undertaking any treatment or dietary changes.
