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General description	Liposoluble carotene with strong antioxidant effect.
Found	- tomato - all red fruits and vegetables
Anti-aging role	- strong antioxidant - inhibit the proliferation of cancer cells - prevent CV diseases and arterosclerosis - reduce inflammation of the prostate - reduce symptoms of of benign prostatic hyperplasia
Deficiency symptoms	Not possible.
Therapeutic doses	Not established.
Maximum safe level	Not established. It's not recommended to take more than 120 mg/day.
Side effects	Not recorded.
Contraindications	Long-term usage during pregnancy increase the risk of premature birth and low birth weight.
High risk groups	- by itself or in combination with other carotenoids or antioxidants

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