Can you get enough alpha-carotene from food and dietary sources ?

People that get plenty of fruits and vegetables in their diets are probably getting enough alpha-carotene. Those with poor diets, or medical conditions that interfere with alpha-carotene absorption, such as Crohn’s disease, cystic fibrosis, surgical removal of the stomach, pancreatic enzyme deficiency, and gall bladder and liver disease, may want to consider alpha-carotene supplementation. Alpha-carotene supplements are available singly, or in combination with other micro-nutrient supplements.

People that take cholesterol-lowering medications and those that regularly consume alcohol may also have lower than normal blood levels of alpha-carotene, and, for this reason, may wish to consider alpha-carotene supplements.

Alpha-carotene is available (with other carotenoids) in supplements containing either the algae Dunaliella or mixed carotenes from palm oil.












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