You can't look through the typical health-related articles and magazines without seeing something regarding the benefits of Beta-Carotene. Beta-Carotene isn't just for bodybuilders or serious gym goers; it's for everyone searching for one key vitamin to a healthy life.

Most people immediately think of carrots as their main source for Beta-Carotene but there are several ways to get the recommended daily amount of 2 servings, such as certain kinds of squash. Beta-Carotene can also be concentrated through fruit and vegetable juicing; or supplements in capsule form can be purchased at almost any health food store.

Beta-Carotene is most often associated with its medicinal properties and remedial abilities, such as the increase of cancer preventatives within someone's blood stream and stronger immunity defenses to battle long-term illnesses more effectively. It can also be used for patients suffering from eye problems, like severe macular degeneration and photosensitivity.

Beta-Carotene isn't a miracle mineral alone; it must be combined with regular exercise, a nutritious diet, and an overall healthy way of living, to reap extensive advantages. (Posted on 2/22/11)