alpha-carotene
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Introduction
lesser component of carotenoids in fruits & vegetables
Notes
- higher serum alpha-carotene levels associated with lower mortality (see carotene in serum)
- up to 40% reduction in all cause mortality (14 year window) for subjects with serum levels > 9 ug/dL vs 0-1 ug/dL[1]
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References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Li C et al Serum-carotene concentrations and risk of death among U.S. adults: The Third National Health and Nutrition Examination Follow-Up Study. Arch Intern Med 2010 Nov 22 PMID: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/21098341