Carotene, beta:
An antioxidant which protects cells against oxidation damage that can
lead to cancer. Beta carotene is converted, as needed, to vitamin A.
Food sources of beta carotene include vegetables such as carrots, sweet
potatoes, spinach and other leafy green vegetables; and fruit such as
cantaloupes and apricots. Excessive carotene in the diet can temporarily
yellow the skin, a condition called carotenemia, commonly seen in
infants fed largely mushed carrots.
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