Beta carotene

Benefits

Beta carotene is a type of carotenoid found in many fruits and vegetables. You don’t need beta carotene to survive, though it may help fight off certain diseases. Also, your body can convert it into vitamin A, which you do need.

Medfit Recommendation
There’s no specific Medfit recommendation for how much beta carotene you should get, but we recommend that you get it from fruits and veggies, not supplements; high-dose supplements (of 30 milligrams or more a day) have been linked to an increased risk of lung cancer.

Good Sources
You’ll get plenty of beta carotene from the foods below. And eating a diverse diet that includes 4 servings of fruit and 5 servings of vegetables per day can make your age as much as 4 years younger.
Carrots
Pumpkin and butternut squash
Sweet potatoes
Spinach
Kale
Cantaloupe
Apricots
Mango
Nectarines