BETA-CAROTENE - FRIEND OR FOE

Authors
OMAYE ST KRINSKY NI KAGAN VE MAYNE ST LIEBLER DC BIDLACK WR
Citation
St. Omaye et al., BETA-CAROTENE - FRIEND OR FOE, Fundamental and applied toxicology, 40(2), 1997, pp. 163-174
Citations number
65
Journal title
Fundamental and applied toxicology → ACNP
ISSN journal
02720590
Volume
40
Issue
2
Year of publication
1997
Pages
163 - 174
Database
ISI
SICI code
0272-0590(1997)40:2<163:>2.0.ZU;2-V
Abstract
This symposium focused on the research which documents benefit and tox icity in beta-carotene supplementation. Reflecting on past and current studies, the panel of experts discussed: (1) the potential harm of a high intake of beta-carotene on selected populations, (2) biochemical antioxidant/prooxidant mechanisms of beta-carotene at the cellular lev el, (3) potential benefits of other carotenoids and antioxidants, and (4) future directions for research in beta-carotene and other antioxid ants. (C) 1997 Society of Toxicology.