Beta Carotene (Vitamin A)

Beta Carotene
(Vitamin A)
What is it and how does it work in the body?
*The body turns beta-carotene into Vitamin A and is stored in the liver and
is mobilized when needed and is transported to the tissues and forms a complex
with prealbumin and helps to prevent excessive losses of the vitamin
*Protein Deficiency- affects Vitamin A status
*Liver Disease- decreases serum levels of the vitamin and its binding protein,
increases with renal disease
*Oral Contraceptives- increase serum Vitamin A levels
*An Antioxidant- see FFF explanation
What Does it do?
*Anti-Aging Antioxidant
*Cancer fighting Antioxidant
*Helps Prevent- Heart Disease, Strokes, Cancer, Arthritis and Cataracts
*Helps- with Night Blindness
What are the Sources?
*Fresh Fruits and Vegetables
*Orange, Cantaloupe, Strawberries, Kiwi, Sweet Potatoes, Carrots, Papaya,
Greens and Leafy Vegetables
What can I do for more information?
*See a Physician- for more information
*See a Registered Dietitian- for more information
*See FFF- for more information