Beta-Carotene; Medicinal uses

it's a stronger antioxidant than vitamin A; and studies have shown that it protects the body from several types of cancer, especially lung cancer. It also helps protect the eye lens from cataract - so proving the 'old-wive's-tale' saying that carrots help you see in the dark. See Beta-Carotene

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