B-carotene is an essential ingredient for our good health. It belongs to the carotenoids that act as antioxidants which are used by our body to produce vitamin A.
Carotenoids are found in plant foods. In sweet potatoes, carrots, pumpkins, melons, lettuce, peppers, spinach, apricots, broccoli, peas and mangoes.
- Their antioxidant properties help fight cancer, heart disease, Alzheimer’s disease and other chronic diseases.
- They help eye health since with the production of vitamin A, it prevents dry eyes and cataracts.
[Source: http://www.iatronet.gr]
