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alpha carotene

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alpha carotene
n.
An isomer of carotene.

alpha carotene
Nutrition A carotenoid abundant in carrots, sweet potatoes, cantalope, which has vitamin A and immunostimulatory activity; AC consumption is linked to ↓ risk of lung CA and cancer cell growth in vitro. See Carotenoid.


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Alpha carotene, beta carotene, and other carotenoids are believed by many researchers to aid in reducing the risk of lung cancer, although there is some evidence that beta carotene may be linked to a higher rate of lung cancer and mortality in smokers, former smokers, and those subjected to exposure to asbestos in their working environments.
While doing this, I discovered that fruits and vegetables are loaded with phytonutrients (like beta & alpha carotene, lycopene and lutein) which, according to the United States Department of Agriculture (from their website): 1.
The antioxidant nutrients that comprised the study index were lutein, zeaxanthin, alpha carotene, beta carotene, beta cryptoxanthin, lycopene, vitamins C and E, zinc, and selenium.
 
 
 
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