Hyla Cass, M.D.
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 Needed supplements:
• Beta-carotene: Take beta-carotene along with other antioxidants. beta-carotene is one of a group of nutrients called carotenoids, antioxidant plant chemicals that lend color to fruits and vegetables. Alpha-carotene, lutein, zeaxanthin, and lycopene are also carotenoids. beta-carotene and alpha-carotene can be turned into vitamin A, which is important for the health of the eyes and the nervous system.
Antioxidants naturally complement one another, and taking one by itself in high doses can actually increase free-radical damage. |
Ann N. Martin
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 Vitamin A (Beta-carotene and Retinol) Vitamin A occurs in two forms: beta-carotene and retinol. Vitamin A in the form of beta-carotene is primarily in leafy green and yellow vegetables, carrots, dandelion greens (which contain five times the amount of vitamin A as carrots), sweet potatoes, broccoli, kale, and fruit. Excess amounts of beta-carotene can be toxic to humans and animals, however, since it is not fat soluble, it does not store in your body. Vitamin A in the form of retinol is the most active or usable form of vitamin A and is a fat soluble vitamin that stores up in your body. |
Hyla Cass, M.D.
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| Needed supplements:
• Beta-carotene: Take beta-carotene along with other antioxidants. beta-carotene is one of a group of nutrients called carotenoids, antioxidant plant chemicals that lend color to fruits and vegetables. Alpha-carotene, lutein, zeaxanthin, and lycopene are also carotenoids. beta-carotene and alpha-carotene can be turned into vitamin A, which is important for the health of the eyes and the nervous system.
Antioxidants naturally complement one another, and taking one by itself in high doses can actually increase free-radical damage. |
| Needed supplements:
?Beta-carotene: Take beta-carotene along with other antioxidants. beta-carotene is one of a group of nutrients called carotenoids, antioxidant plant chemicals that lend color to fruits and vegetables. Alpha-carotene, lutein, zeaxanthin, and lycopene are also carotenoids. beta-carotene and alpha-carotene can be turned into vitamin A, which is important for the health of the eyes and the nervous system.
Antioxidants naturally complement one another, and taking one by itself in high doses can actually increase free-radical damage. |
Ann N. Martin
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| Excess amounts of beta-carotene can be toxic to humans and animals, however, since it is not fat soluble, it does not store in your body. Vitamin A in the form of retinol is the most active or usable form of vitamin A and is a fat soluble vitamin that stores up in your body. This form of vitamin A is derived from animal sources such as in fish liver oils, butter, cheese, egg yolks, liver, and whole milk.
Vitamin A, both beta-carotene and retinol, maintains healthy coat and skin, promotes bone growth, protects against infection, and aids in the treatment of eye disorders. |
Andreas Moritz
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 If you are or were a smoker, the beta-carotene in one medium carrot cuts your lung cancer risk in half.
Your eyes will be grateful for that carrot per day as well. It has been shown that high doses of beta carotene, as found in carrots, substantially reduces odds of degenerative eye diseases (cataracts and macular degeneration). It also helps with chest pain (angina). The high soluble fiber in carrots balances blood cholesterol and promotes regularity. Cooking has shown to make it easier for the body to absorb the beta-carotene. |
Mike Adams, the Health Ranger
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 Then we have a few other factors like vitamin A in there, not beta-carotene -- diabetics do not convert beta-carotene into vitamin A very well. As you know, diabetic blindness, cataracts, and retinopathies happen all the time. These are major problems, and vitamin A is another factor that helps prevent them.
We have grape seed extract in there. The reason is that grape seed extract is one of the best collagen cross-linkers known. You get weakened blood vessels when you get glycation of the proteins because you have high blood sugar all the time. |
Ann N. Martin
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| Vitamin A in the form of beta-carotene is primarily in leafy green and yellow vegetables, carrots, dandelion greens (which contain five times the amount of vitamin A as carrots), sweet potatoes, broccoli, kale, and fruit. Excess amounts of beta-carotene can be toxic to humans and animals, however, since it is not fat soluble, it does not store in your body. Vitamin A in the form of retinol is the most active or usable form of vitamin A and is a fat soluble vitamin that stores up in your body. |
Joan Liebmann-Smith, Ph. D., and Jacqueline Nardi Egan
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 But the orange color may merely mean that you've been eating a lot of foods containing beta-carotene, an important antioxidant found in such orange-colored foods as carrots, mangoes, sweet potatoes, apricots, and pumpkins. Likewise, taking too many beta-carotene
SIGNIFICANT FACT
Bile, a greenish yellow digestive juice made by the liver and stored in the gallbladder, helps break down fat and get rid of body wastes. Normally, as the bile moves through the intestines, it mixes with bacteria and turns brown. The end result: brown poop. |
Gabriel Cousens
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 The high amounts of beta-carotene in spirulina have shown to be effective in fighting oral cancer in animals.78 In India, the beta-carotene in spirulina was studied for its effectiveness and absorption in young children and found to be extremely effective.79
Spirulina and chlorella are excellent in juices, smoothies, on salads, and even in plain water. These are two superfoods you do not want to be without.
Sweeteners
Stevia is the only sweetener we recommend. |
Tori Hudson, N.D.
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 I found no reference to amenorrhea or menstrual irregularities associated with taking carotene supplements, and, as of this writing, I don't believe amenorrhea has been reported as a side effect of beta-carotene ingestion. However, I will probably encourage women who are experiencing significant weight loss and amenorrhea to eat lesser amounts of carotene foods for the time being. I would also be inclined to reduce their vitamin A and carotene supplementation if they were on high doses for some other medical reason.
Calcium. |
| It has been suspected that carotenes like lycopene, found in tomatoes, are more responsible for an improvement in dysplasia than is beta-carotene or the other carotenes.26 In fact, recent studies have found that high serum levels of lycopene and alpha-carotene are associated with a decreased risk of cervical dysplasia,27 and increasing serum levels of lycopene alone was found to increase clearance of oncogenic HPV infections by over 50 percent. |
Andreas Moritz
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| Cooking has shown to make it easier for the body to absorb the beta-carotene.
Celery - Better Than Viagra
Celery has long been known to be one of the best foods to keep your blood pressure normal. It dilates blood vessels like most potent drugs, but without the harmful side effects. Who would have thought, though, that this common food could turn out to be far more effective than Viagra or any other sex-enhancing drug ever produced? According to an exhaustive study of purported aphrodisiac foods, celery is the "sexiest" substance on earth. |
| Greens beans are also a rich source of the equally important vitamin A (notably through their concentration of carotenoids, including beta-carotene). And, as you may know, when you chew on green beans they contain loads of useful fiber, which helps prevent colon cancer. In addition, green beans are packed with vitamin C, riboflavin, potassium, iron, manganese, folate, magnesium, and thiamin. Plus, they are a good source of thiamin, phosphorous, calcium, niacin, vitamin B6, copper, protein and zinc. |
| In addition, a cup of Brussels sprouts contains a whopping 1122 IU of vitamin A, plus 669 IU of beta-carotene, both of which are important for defending the body against infection and promoting supple, glowing skin.
Artichoke—For Good Digestion
The artichoke {Cynara scolymus) has been known for centuries for its beneficial effects on digestion. Its most noted effect is increased bile production. Because the body uses cholesterol to make bile acids, increasing bile acid production may balance blood cholesterol. |
| The bark also contains high concentrations of anti-oxidants including beta-sitosterol, traces of beta-carotene and flavonoids including proanthocyanidins.
Porridge of the bark can be taken throughout the day, as required. It is best suited for Vata and Pitta and types, but Kapha types may also benefit. Sufficient amounts of water (1:10) should be taken at the same time (especially Vatas) to ensure maximum therapeutic benefits and to prevent impacted bowel. If these directions are followed, there are no known side effects. |
Kaayla T. Daniel, PhD, CCN
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 Although the Chinese solved the problem with the addition of cod liver oil, the Americans labored under the still commonly held misconception that beta-carotene and vitamin A are identical. A typical statement made by researchers at the time was that "the soybean is a legume that is noted for its vitamin A content."26 29 True vitamin A is never found in soybeans (or any other plant food) and infants cannot easily convert its precursor beta-carotene into the true vitamin A it needs for metabolism and growth.
Calcium presented another difficulty. |
Jonny Bowden, Ph.D., C.N.S.
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 A simple antioxidant combo consisting of 500 mg vitamin C, 400 IU vitamin E, 15 mg beta-carotene, and 80 mg zinc.
But there are two important nutrients for the eye that were not included in the study. Why? Because not much was known about them at the time of the research. Not anymore. We now know that lutein and zeaxanthin—two members of the carotenoid family that are emerging as the superstars of eye nutritionare vitally important for vision. |
| Taking vitamin C with vitamin E and beta-carotene enhances its effects. Bioflavonoids like hesperidin and quercetin also enhance its absorption.
High doses of C can cause diarrhea, but that just means that you reduce your dose to 75 percent of the amount that gave you loose stools.
Tip: Stop smoking. It greatly depletes vitamin C stores.
Note: All dosages are daily dosages and in pill or capsule form unless otherwise noted. |
Brigitte Mars, A.H.G.
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 Constituents
Calcium, chromium, magnesium, potassium, beta-carotene, quercetin, lignan (nordihydroguaiaretic acid), resins, essential oils, saponins
Energetic Correspondences
• Flavor: extremely bitter, salty
• Temperature: cool
• Moisture: dry
• Polarity: yin
• Planet: Saturn
• Element: earth
Contraindications
In 1992, two people using large doses of chaparral in capsule form developed nonviral hepatitis and three others developed other symptoms of liver toxicity. This led the American Herbal Products Association and the U.S. |
Tori Hudson, N.D.
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| Constitutional
Vegetarian diet for 3 months until follow-up
Additional Therapies to Consider
Zinc: 30 mg daily Vitamin E: 800 IU daily Selenium: 400 meg daily DIM: 200-400 mg daily
Maintenance Plan for 1 Year
Vitamin C: 3 g daily Beta-carotene: 150,000 IU daily Folic acid: 2.5 mg daily
Multiple vitamin/mineral: follow label directions Green tea capsules: 1 capsule daily Vegetarian diet is more vulnerable to contracting HPV, and precautions are definitely warranted. |
| My own research study investigating natural treatment methods for cervical atypia, cervical dysplasias, and carcinoma in situ of the cervix used beta-carotene supplementation as one part of a multifactorial supplementation and local treatment protocol. I found a high success rate using this combination protocol. Most of the women were given supplements of 150,000 units of mixed natural carotenes daily for a minimum of three months. |
Dr. Steve Blake
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 Vitamin C also has a role in recharging vitamin E and beta-carotene after they have performed their antioxidant functions. Iron is absorbed in the intestines with the help of vitamin C. Vitamin C assists the absorption of iron by protecting the iron from oxidation. If supplemental vitamin C is needed, the ascorbated form is easiest on the digestive system.
Vitamin E is a family of related antioxidants. Vitamin E is plentiful in raw nuts and seeds, especially sunflower seeds. Alpha-tocopherol is the main form of vitamin E. There are four tocopherols with proven antioxidant activity. |
Tori Hudson, N.D.
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| Provitamin A carotenes such as beta-carotene require these nutrients for their conversion to vitamin A.
B Complex. There may be a correlation between a nutritional deficiency of vitamin B complex and menorrhagia and metrorrhagia. It has been shown that the liver loses its ability to inactivate estrogen in vitamin B-complex deficiency. We know that some cases of heavy menses and intermenstrual bleeding are due ro an excess of estrogen. Therefore, supplementing with a complex of B vitamins may restore the proper metabolism of estrogen and thus have a role in treating DUB. |
Dr. Steve Blake
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| Green vegetables also are rich in beta-carotene; the colorful pigments are masked by the green chlorophyll. Some of the other carotenoids that can be converted into retinal include alpha-carotene and beta-cryptoxanthin. Some carotenoids that cannot be converted into retinal are lycopene (from tomatoes) and lutein. All carotenoids have antioxidant activity.
Vitamin A and Night Vision
Vitamin A is needed by the retina of the eye for vision. The retina is located at the back of the eye. Light passes through the lens of the eye and hits the retina. |
Thomson Healthcare, Inc.
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 A randomized, placebo-controlled, clinical trial of high-dose supplementation with vitamins C and E, beta-carotene, and zinc for age-related macular degeneration and vision loss: AREDS report no. 8. Arch Ophthalmol; 119( 10): 1417-1436. 2001
Arcasoy A, Cavdar A, Cin S et al. Effects of zinc supplementation on linear growth in beta-thalasemia (a new approach). Am J Hematol; 24(2): 127-136. 1987
Brewer GJ, Yuzbasiyan-Gurkan V, Johnson V et al. Treatment of Wilson's disease with zinc, XII: dose regimen requirements. Am J Med Sci; 305(4): 199-202. 1993
Cohen DW, Hangorsky U, Emling RC et al. |
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