It is not about the beta carotene, it’s about the carrot. Eat more plants live longer.”. Mark Bittman, WHAT’S WRONG WITH WHAT WE EAT?
GOT ZIJA?!
~ Uncle Russ
The vitamin A precursor beta-carotene has an important function in providing for an adequate supply of total vitamin A, according to a consensus paper published by international experts.
Expert panel highlights need for beta-carotene fortification
Retinitis pigmentosa (RP) is a name for a large group of inherited vision disorders that cause progressive degeneration of the light sensitive membrane that coats the inside of the eye — the retina.
Beta carotene may treat eye disease called retinitis pigmentosa
Corn is to nutrition, what porn is to fine art.
~ Uncle Russ
(PhysOrg.com) — A new Iowa State University study has found that corn bred to contain increased levels of beta-carotene is a good source of vitamin A. The discovery gives added support to the promise of biofortified corn being developed through conventional plant breeding as an effective tool to combat vitamin A deficiency in developing countries.
Iowa State study finds corn bred to contain beta-carotene is a good source of vitamin A
