myLot Discussions on Beta-Carotene| Beta carotene pills may not save vision | | CHICAGO - Carrots, rich in beta carotene, long have been thought to sharpen eyesight, but a new study suggests that beta carotene pills are powerless against a common type of vision loss among older people. Age-related macular degeneration is the leading cause of blindness in people 65 and older. The condition blurs the center of the field of vision, making it difficult to read, drive, thread a needle and even recognize faces. It affects more than 10 million Americans and there is no cure.An earlier large study had shown that beta carotene — when taken with certain vitamins and zinc — could slow or prevent vision loss in people with age-related macular degeneration. Commercial formulations of the eye-protecting combination vitamins are sold over the counter.But the new study found no benefit for beta carotene supplements alone against the disease.That may be a comfort for smokers with signs of macular degeneration. Smoking is a risk factor for the condition, but beta carotene has been shown in other research to raise the risk of lung cancer in smokers. So eye doctors have advised smokers concerned about macular degeneration to find a vitamin regimen without beta... | |
| | Is carrot is good for eye sight | | I think that carrot has more vitamins because it is good for eye sight,as well doctor has told me to eat more quantity of carrots,do u think carrot is good for eye sight? | |
| | Do you love Vegetables, specialy Carrots? | | I love eating carrots, from raw to cooked, it has great source of beta-carotene that helps our body in preventing deseases such as cancers. But take note "what is too much is not good", too much of this kind of vegetable intake, lets say for example 6 pounds a day, it can turn your skin into a sickly yellowish color, which you might suspect that hepatitis striken you. Moderate intake of food is enough, to help our body prevent certain deseases. | |
| | Have you ever detoxed your body? | | Detox is discussed on tv so much these days but have any of you ever done this? If so, how did you feel, was it worth doing and how did you do it??? My body needs a detox but I just don't know the best way of doing it, any suggestions please?? | |
| | The benefits of eating mango | | Mango is thought to bring about a reduced risk of colon and cervical cancer. It is a rich source of beta-carotene, which the body can convert to vitamin A. It also contains beta-cryptoxanthin.How much mango should you eat?
An average mango weighs about 150 g. They can be eaten just as is, or mixed into fruit salads.Maximizing the benefits of mango
As beta- cryptoxanthin is best absorbed by the body when eaten with fat, it is a good idea to eat mangoes as part of a meal, rather than on their own.
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| | SPIRULINA - a microscopic blue-green algae | | Have you heard about spirulina? It is a rich source of nutrients contain vitamin E, b-complex, protein, beta carotene and more. It has many benefits in terms of medical issues. This is also a good antioxidant, antiviral and weight loss aid. A beautiful friend of mine was suffering from alopecia. Her hair on top portion of her head was balding like everyday loss hair was numerous. I advised her to take spirulina as food supplement since she doesn't want to see a doctor to check her condition. As a friend she took my advise and gave it a try. Two weeks after, I checked on her, I was so amazed of the improvement that her hair was beginning to grow again everyday. I was even crack up a joke because it was growing an inch stiffly that time. Then everyday great improvement can be seen, and she can vouched that because of spirulina. She took the second bottle and continued to take the pills. Even when she is now in US, she goes to the pharmacy to buy another bottle when ran out of supply.Those are just one of the benefits of taking spirulina, although, there are many
conditions that it is useful. The number of dose in taking it is depending on your conditions like allergic... | |
| | Malunggay: The Miracle Plant | | Moringa Oleifera, is popularly known as malunggay in the Philippines. It is a popular backyard vegetable and a border plant, specially in the provinces. It is easily grown by seeds or stem cuttings. But unknown to many, malunggay is a miracle plant. Why? Its properties include antiinflammatory, anifungal, antibiotic, antihyperthyroid, antitumor, antooxidant, anti-aging, anti-ulcer, etc. I cup of cooked malunggay leaves contain protein, fiber, calcium, phosphorous, iron, beta-carotene, thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, vitamin c. Gram for gram it contains 7 times the vitamin c in oranges, 4 times the calcium and twice the protein in milk, 4 times the vitamin a in carrots, and 3 times the potassium in bananas. It is popularly used by breastfeeding mothers to increase breast milk. Moringa Oil which is extracted from the seeds of the malunggay plant is a main source of biodiesel. Because of its so many uses, it is no wonder malunggay is called a miracle plant. | |
| | sweet potatoes and skin | | Did you know That sweet potatoes do wonders for your skin? I just read that it had huge amounts of betacarotene and also of vitamin C.The artickle says: "helps combat rough, scaly winter skin. And the nutrient may protect against UV damage, too." Maybe it is the moment to start eating them more. I love to have them on the side of a baked pork instead of potatoes. And almost anything that calls for potatoes can be changed by them.
Do you eat sweet potatoes? In what ways do you prepare them?
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| | Do you like Pepper? | | My Favorite vegetable is pepper .I am a chinese .I come from chinese HuNan . my Province is famouse for eating pepper . Other place 's people called us pepper girls.
Even before Peter Piper picked them, peppers provided a plethora of potential positives. The health benefits of peppers, both hot and sweet, is surprisingly long. They have been linked to metabolism, insulin levels, natural cold remedies, pain control, weight loss, and endorphins. Capsaicin is the active ingredient that gets the most recognition. Though it is only found in hot peppers, the sweet peppers share the other nutrients, such as vitamin A, vitamin C, beta-carotene, lutein, and zeaxanthin. | |
| | Nature's own pharmacy | | It's been said that God first separated the salt water from the fresh, made dry land, planted a garden, made animals and fish... All before making a human. He made and provided what we'd need before we were born. These are best & more powerful when eaten raw. We're such slow learners...
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SLICE a carrot and it looks just like an eye, right down to the pattern of the iris. It’s a clear clue to the importance this everyday veg has for vision. Carrots get their orange colour from a plant chemical called betacarotene, which reduces the risk of developing cataracts. The chemical also protects against macular degeneration an age-related sight problem that affects one in four over-65s. It is the most common cause of blindness in Britain. But popping a betacarotene pill doesn’t have the same effect, say scientists at Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore You can read lots and lots of such examples with their relevant pictures on my website in the Amazing facts sections. You will find the link on my profile page... | |
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