Haya Labs Natural Beta Carotene is a high-quality dietary supplement containing 100% natural vitamin A in the form of beta-carotene extracted from plants which makes the product suitable for vegetarians. Benefits: Slows down the occurrence of age-related cataract Decreases the risk of developing cancers The positive effect over the cardiovascular health May bring relief to people suffering from genetic erythropoietic protoporphyria (EPP) Supports healthy immune function Powerful antioxidant Beta-carotene, best known as a precursor of vitamin A, is a powerful antioxidant which protects against the harmful impact of the free radicals. It is part of the plant substances called carotenoids. These elements are the pigments that give the fruit and vegetables their yellow, orange and red colors. Beta-carotene is the most common carotenoid in the food consumed by people and the common belief is that it is the most important one as well. In case there is such a necessity it is being transformed by enzymes to vitamin A in the intestine. Beta-carotene is to be found exclusively in fruit and vegetables. Products which contain high quantities of beta-carotene are vegetables with large green leaves, carrots, sweet potatoes, squash, spinach, apricots, peaches, cantaloupe, as well as green, yellow and red peppers.