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Beta-Carotene

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Food vs. Supplements: Why the Pigment That Colors Carrots Behaves Differently in a Pill

Beta-carotene from carrots, sweet potato, and leafy greens is protective — but high-dose supplements raised lung cancer risk in two landmark trials of smokers. The food-versus-pill story matters.

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