FOOD SUPPLEMENTS: THEIR EFFECTS ON THE BODY Version 6.02 (c) Copyright 1998, 2001, 2002, 2003 by George M Lucich P.O. Box 424, Glenns Ferry, ID 83623 A ALPHA CAROTENE ? Reported to be a 10 times more effective cancer fighter than beta carotene for certain types of cancer. Mixed palm oil carotenes have best antioxidant activity and consists of 60% beta, 34% alpha, 3% gamma and 3% lycopene. Carotenes from natural sources are absorbed 4 to 10 times better than synthetic. (27) Sources are carrots and mixed vegetables. Supplements containing mixed carotenes are available in natural food stores. See lycopene. Cataracts and macular degeneration have been successfully treated with carotene, and vitamins E and C. (25) Eating a lot of carrots or ingesting sufficient carotene to color the skin slightly orange is well tolerated by the body. (25) This may prevent the development of skin cancer from sunburn damage to the skin. For personal use only. Not for sale or hire. Permission to make copies by you for you and your friends is hereby granted. If you find this site to be of value a donation of any amount would be greatly appreciated. You are advised to consult a knowledgeable physician before using any of the nutrients listed herein. See note 10 for information on obtaining a list of this rare breed of medical doctors. |
FOOD SUPPLEMENTS: THEIR EFFECTS ON THE BODY Version 6.02 (c) Copyright 1998, 2001, 2002, 2003 by George M Lucich P.O. Box 424, Glenns Ferry, ID 83623 A ALPHA CAROTENE ? Reported to be a 10 times more effective cancer fighter than beta carotene for certain types of cancer. Mixed palm oil carotenes have best antioxidant activity and consists of 60% beta, 34% alpha, 3% gamma and 3% lycopene. Carotenes from natural sources are absorbed 4 to 10 times better than synthetic. (27) Sources are carrots and mixed vegetables. Supplements containing mixed carotenes are available in natural food stores. See lycopene. Cataracts and macular degeneration have been successfully treated with carotene, and vitamins E and C. (25) Eating a lot of carrots or ingesting sufficient carotene to color the skin slightly orange is well tolerated by the body. (25) This may prevent the development of skin cancer from sunburn damage to the skin. For personal use only. Not for sale or hire. Permission to make copies by you for you and your friends is hereby granted. If you find this site to be of value a donation of any amount would be greatly appreciated. You are advised to consult a knowledgeable physician before using any of the nutrients listed herein. See note 10 for information on obtaining a list of this rare breed of medical doctors. |
