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Benefits Of Beta Carotene
Beta-carotene is the precursor to
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Carotene test
How the test is performed
Blood is drawn from a vein, usually from the inside of the elbow or the back of the hand. The site is cleaned with germ-killing medicine (antiseptic). The health care provider wraps an elastic band around the upper arm to apply pressure to the area and make the vein swell with blood.
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Beta Carotene
Source: Breastcancer.org
Also known as: A-beta-carotene, carotenes, carotenoid, provitamin A. Potential uses: Beta carotene possibly decreases the risk of some cancers,... Read more »
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