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Beta Carotene (Vitamin A) is necessary for proper growth & repair of body tissues; helps maintain smooth, soft disease-free skin; helps protect the mucous membranes of the mouth, nose , throat & lungs, thereby reducing susceptibility to infections; protects against air pollutants; counteracts night-blindness & weak eyesight; and aids in bone & teeth formation.
Current medical research shows that foods rich in Beta Carotene will help reduce the risk of lung cancer & certain oral cancers. Unlike Vitamin A from fish liver oil, Beta Carotene is non-toxic.
A deficiency of Beta Carotene may result in night blindness, increased susceptibility to infections, rough, dry, scaly skin, loss of smell & appetite, frequent fatigue, lack of tearing, defective teeth, and retarded gum growth.
