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Beta Carotene - Encyclopedia of Alternative Medicine

Beta carotene is one of the most important naturally occurring antioxidants. It is a fat-soluble pigment found in plants (notably carrots and many colorful vegetables and fruits) and in the sea alga d ...

Carotenoids - Encyclopedia of Alternative Medicine

The term carotenoid refers to a family of about 600 different plant pigments that function as antioxidants. The yello...

Vitamin A - Encyclopedia of Alternative Medicine

Vitamin A is one of four fat-soluble vitamins necessary for good health. It serves an important role as an antioxidan...

Antioxidants - Encyclopedia of Alternative Medicine

Antioxidants are a broad group of compounds that destroy single oxygen molecules, also called free radicals, in the b...

Nutrition for Immune Deficiency

Malnutrition and an unbalanced diet are the most common causes of immune deficiency worldwide. Wholesome, balanced nu...

Lutein - Encyclopedia of Alternative Medicine

Found in certain fruits and vegetables as well as egg yolks, lutein is a nutrient with a number of potentially benefi...

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Papayas are rich in beta carotene – that’s what gives it its rich orange color. Beta carotene is converted into Vitamin A and provides anti-oxidant protection. They are an excellent source of natur...

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While there are a ton of state-of-the-art, anti-aging skin care products and treatments on the market, looking younger begins from the inside out. You really are what you eat. Your food should no...

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It’s August 3rd and you’re three days late for National Watermelon Month! Watermelons have a bounty of nutritional health benefits such as some of the most important antioxidants, such as beta-caro...

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Wolfberry, commonly known as goji berry, is a kind of robust vitality and energy of the plant. It is most suitable for treatment of fatigue. It can promote blood circulation, prevent atherosclero...

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Steven Pratt, M.D., the author of SuperFoods Healthstyle explains that the best approach for optimal health and preventing disease comes from a diet rich in phytochemicals. And while none of the fo...

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