*Treating a tongue disease called oral leukoplakia.
*Improving physical performance and strength in the elderly.
* cancer Cancer : Beta-carotene, the antioxidant that gives sweet potatoes as well as [[carrots]], cantaloupe and mangoes their orange color, may help prevent the damage to cell membranes that leads to [[cancer]]. Beta carotene appears to be an extremely potent cancer-fighter. It is confirmed to be a cancer stem cell killer. Cancer stem cells are largely responsible for the failure of conventional cancer treatment.
* Heart Attacks : Higher lycopene and b-carotene blood levels reduce heart attack risks.
* Diabetes.