

You should be able to get the amount of beta-carotene you need by eating a varied and balanced diet. What does the Department of Health and Social Care advise?

There's no evidence the beta-carotene we get from food is harmful.īut beta-carotene supplements have been found to increase the risk of lung cancer in people who smoke or have been heavily exposed to asbestos at work. What happens if I take too much beta-carotene? You should be able to get the amount of beta-carotene you need from your daily diet.


5 The citrate salt of calcium has been shown to be well absorbed and utilized by the body. 3,4Ĭalcium is an essential mineral that is often inadequately supplied, inefficiently absorbed or excreted faster than it is assimilated. 2 In addition, scientific research suggests that increased intake of calcium may help maintain healthy weight. 1 A meta-analysis of 40 clinical trials demonstrated a significant impact on already-healthy blood pressure as a result of increased calcium intake by an average 1,200 mg/day. It’s also important for muscle contraction, blood vessel contraction and expansion, secretion of hormones and enzymes, and sending messages through the nervous system. Calcium supports more than just healthy bones.
