How much alpha-carotene is enough ?

How much of this antioxidant is enough? There is no Recommended Dietary Allowance (RDA) for alpha-carotene. However, the National Academy of Sciences recommends that individuals consume five or more servings of fruits and vegetables every day to get sufficient amounts of alpha-carotene (cooked carrots and pumpkins are a great source of carotenoids, including, you guessed it, alpha-carotene).

Alpha-carotene is also available in supplement form, by itself, or in combination with other nutrients (such as a multi-vitamin).












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