Vitamin A & Beta-Carotene

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Beta-carotene is known as a precursor of vitamin.
It is the pigment which occurs in yellow, orange and dark green fruits and vegetables.
Vitamin A, and beta-carotene in particular, are considered effective againts cancer because they are potent antioxidants, they combat degenerative, free radical, activity.
They are vital to the integrity of cell membranes and the and they body's immune system, and they may have specific anti-tumor properties.

The best food sources of vitamin A and beta carotene are the dark green, yellow and orange fruits and vegetables.
Old carrots, apricots and pumpkins, spinach and watercress.
In addition, vitamin A is present in full cream milk, cheese and butter.