71.   The body produces several enzymes to inhibit oxidation, and nutrients such as vitamin C, vitamin E and beta carotene can provide extra protection.

72.   The precursor of vitamin A called beta carotene is found in valuable amounts in red and yellow tomatoes and in many other vegetables.

73.   The orange color comes from cancer-battler beta carotene.

74.   The seeds glow with the yellow color of beta carotene.

75.   The report also considered the antioxidants known as carotenoids, including beta carotene, which is converted into vitamin A in the body.

76.   The spotlight on the tomato seems likely to raise the same questions that have arisen about beta carotene and related compounds called carotenoids in food.

77.   The rice, named golden for its yellowish hue, is rich in beta carotene, the same substance that give carrots their color.

78.   The supplement he suggests contains the recommended daily amounts or less of most vitamins and minerals and somewhat larger amounts of beta carotene and vitamin E.

79.   Then scientific studies showed no particular benefit from taking beta carotene in pill form.

80.   These include beta carotene, beta ionone and gossypol.