One Problem with Beta-Carotene Supplements Is

question 27

Multiple Choice

One problem with beta-carotene supplements is

• A)under some circumstances,these supplements can increase oxidative damage rather than decreasing it.
• B)they promote macular degeneration.
• C)they are difficult to find since most carotenoid supplements contain other carotenoids.
• D)they cause the breakdown of vitamin E.

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