Authors: E. Kudlová Authors‘ workplace: Ústav hygieny a epidemiologie 1. LF UK, Praha Published in: Čas. Lék. čes. 2000; : 86-87 Category:
The objective of the article is to provide a concise overview of the conclusions of most important studies assessingthe role of beta-carotene in the prevention of civilisation diseases. Beta-carotene seemed to be a very promising agentin the prevention of civilisation diseases in the early 1980s. However, several large-scale studies concluded that thepreventive effects of beta-carotene may have been overestimated or that beta-carotene may even have harmful effectspreviously not anticipated. Current nutritional recommendations promote increased consumption of vegetables andfruits, but beta-carotene supplementation is not recommended.
Key words: civilisation diseases, antioxidants, beta-carotene.
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