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  1. Beta-Carotene 
    https://medlineplus.gov/druginfo/natural/999.html
    Beta-carotene belongs to a group of colored pigments called carotenoids. It's converted to vitamin A in the body and found in many fruits and vegetables. Beta-carotene and other red, orange, and yellow pigments called ...
  2. Beta-carotene blood test 
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/003571.htm
    The beta-carotene test measures the level of beta-carotene in the blood. ... Beta-carotene is found in certain foods. It breaks down to become vitamin A in the body. Your ...
  3. Lung Cancer Prevention (PDQ®) - PDQ Cancer Information Summaries - NCBI Bookshelf 
    https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK66017
    ... Associated With an Increased Risk of Lung Cancer Beta-carotene supplementation in current smokers Based on solid evidence, ... That Do Not Decrease Risk of Lung Cancer Beta-carotene in nonsmokers Based on solid evidence, nonsmokers who ...
  4. Results - Vitamin, Mineral, and Multivitamin Supplementation for the Primary Prevention of Cardiovascular Disease and ... 
    https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK581647
    ... vitamin C), and minerals (calcium, selenium, zinc, magnesium). Beta-Carotene and Vitamin A We discuss beta-carotene and ... the body into vitamin A. Summary of Results Beta-Carotene Seven studies of beta-carotene supplementation with or ...
  5. Skin Cancer Prevention (PDQ®) - PDQ Cancer Information Summaries - NCBI Bookshelf 
    https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK66059
    ... nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs [NSAIDs], nicotinamide, isotretinoin, selenium, beta carotene, alpha-difluoromethylornithine [DFMO]): Benefits There is no evidence ...
  6. Lung Cancer Prevention (PDQ®) - PDQ Cancer Information Summaries - NCBI Bookshelf 
    https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK66063
    ... air pollution increases the risk of lung cancer. Beta carotene supplements in heavy smokers Taking beta carotene supplements ( ... do not decrease the risk of lung cancer: Beta carotene supplements in nonsmokers Studies of nonsmokers show that ...
  7. Discussion - Vitamin, Mineral, and Multivitamin Supplementation for the Primary Prevention of Cardiovascular Disease ... 
    https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK581640
    ... of cancer 59 , 164 or CVD events. 66 Beta-Carotene and Vitamin A Our results on the potential harms of supplemental beta-carotene are also supported by the broader evidence base ...
  8. List of Observational Cohorts and the Screened Publications - Concordance Between the Findings of Epidemiological ... 
    https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK138251
    ... 7 :221–5. [ PubMed : 9521437 ] The Alpha-Tocopherol, Beta-Carotene Cancer Prevention Study Albanes D, Heinonen OP, Huttunen JK, et al. Effects of alpha-tocopherol and beta-carotene supplements on cancer incidence in the Alpha-Tocopherol ...
  9. Results: Vitamin Interventions - Interventions to Prevent Age-Related Cognitive Decline, Mild Cognitive Impairment, and ... 
    https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK442449
    ... statistically significant difference with vitamin D and calcium. Beta Carotene Kang et al. (n=2,824) compared beta carotene with placebo. 199 Women aged 65+ with or ...
  10. Using medication: Research summaries – Dietary supplements: Can they also be harmful? - InformedHealth.org - NCBI ... 
    https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK361011
    ... of the antioxidants vitamin A, vitamin E and beta-carotene can even shorten your life expectancy. Many people take vitamin C or beta-carotene supplements in the hope of improving their health ...
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