Carotenoids/Retinoids

Carotenoids have shown value in a preventive setting. This conference (Frontiers in Cancer Prevention Research) featured many abstracts on several of the carotenoids.

It is more than just beta-carotene.

Here is a sampling


Alpha-tocopherol/Ascorbic acid in Smokers

Protective effect

Lycopene/Astaxanthin Inhibit Human Prostate Ca Cell Growth

#D121

Lycopene & Lung Squamous Metaplasia (Ferrets)
Prevention:Virus-induced Liver Ca w/Carotenoids/Vit E

Abstract B115

Carotenoids Protect From Estrogens/Phytoestrogens

Affects Breast/Colon/Prostate Cancer

Whole Foods vs. Vit A:Mammary Protection

#D104

Rational for Retinoid Chemoprevention

#D312

Smoking/Drinking Reverse Beta-Carotene's Anticancer Effect

JNCI, 5/03

Comments on Beta Carotene (CARET) Study
Carotenoids, Vit A Reduce Risk of Polyp RECURRENCE

Intl J Cancer, 10/04


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