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- noun Alternative form of
beta-carotene .
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Examples
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Butternut Squash is a good source of betacarotene, which is essential for growth, fighting infection, healthy skin, and good vision.
Superfoods for Babies and Children Annabel Karmel 2006
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Butternut Squash is a good source of betacarotene, which is essential for growth, fighting infection, healthy skin, and good vision.
Superfoods for Babies and Children Annabel Karmel 2006
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Rich in antioxidants such as betacarotene, which can aid in the prevention of cardiovascular disease and cancer.
Dr. Patricia Fitzgerald: Obama Garden Watch: 10 Vegetables Worth A Fist Bump 2009
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That long-awaited variety produces betacarotene, which can prevent vitamin A deficiency and blindness.
Michael F. Jacobson: Agricultural Biotechnology: Scourge or Savior? 2009
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Spinach: Good source of betacarotene, magnesium, and folate.
Dr. Patricia Fitzgerald: Obama Garden Watch: 10 Vegetables Worth A Fist Bump 2009
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In general, vegetables are a great source of nutrients, especially antioxidants such as vitamins A (in the precursor form of betacarotene) and C, fiber, minerals, and water.
Dr. Patricia Fitzgerald: Obama Garden Watch: 10 Vegetables Worth A Fist Bump 2009
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Romaine Lettuce: This salad green is packed with folate, vitamin C, and betacarotene.
Dr. Patricia Fitzgerald: Obama Garden Watch: 10 Vegetables Worth A Fist Bump 2009
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Kale: Delivers betacarotene, along with other eye-health supportive carotenoids like lutein and zeaxanthin.
Dr. Patricia Fitzgerald: Obama Garden Watch: 10 Vegetables Worth A Fist Bump 2009
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The most studied antioxidants include vitamins C and E, betacarotene and the mineral selenium.
CRANBERRIES, AND A SHORT RANT Bryanna Clark Grogan 2007
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The most studied antioxidants include vitamins C and E, betacarotene and the mineral selenium.
Archive 2007-11-01 Bryanna Clark Grogan 2007
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