Sunday, December 18, 2011

What is the role of the carotenoid compound in anti aging care?

Many nutritionists now recognize the value and role of plant’s phytonutrients in anti aging care. Most interests are focused on beta-carotene because it has been perceived to prevent the onset of cancer cells in the body. The reason for this is that beta-carotene has been found to be stronger than Vitamin A in quenching the singlet oxygen, which is a major radical producer of the body.