Benefits of Beta Carotene

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Benefits of Beta Carotene
Beta carotene is a type of carotenoid found in many fruits and vegetables. You don't need beta carotene to survive, though it may help fight off certain diseases. Also, your body can convert it to vitamin A, which you do need.

Recommended Amount: How Much You Need
There's no specific RealAge recommendation for how much beta carotene you should get, but we recommend that you get it from fruits and veggies, not supplements; high-dose beta carotene supplements (of 30 milligrams or more a day) have been linked to an increased risk of lung cancer.

Good Sources of Beta Carotene
You'll get plenty of beta carotene from the foods below. And eating a diverse diet that includes four servings of fruit and five servings of vegetables per day can make your RealAge younger.

Carrots
Pumpkin and butternut squash
Sweet potatoes
Spinach
Kale
Cantaloupe
Apricots
Mango
Nectarines

Try these recipes for a beta carotene boost:

• Glazed Mini Carrots
• Loaded Spinach Salad
• Butternut Squash Soup
• Oven Sweet Potato Fries
• Cantaloupe and Cucumber Salad

Find more healthy recipes with the RealAge Recipe Finder.