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beta-carotene  

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  • BETA-CAROTENE IS A pigment that occurs naturally in many photosynthetic plants and organisms and is one of the most abundant carotenoids found in human blood. The richest dietary sources of beta-carotene are yellow, orange, and leafy green fruits and vegetables, such as carrots, spinach, sweet potatoes, and cantaloupe. [Source: Encyclopedia of Cancer and Society; Beta-Carotene]

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