{"id":34460,"date":"2026-04-22T21:53:01","date_gmt":"2026-04-22T20:53:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/jegharkraeft.dk\/?p=34460"},"modified":"2026-05-05T19:16:25","modified_gmt":"2026-05-05T18:16:25","slug":"beta-carotene","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/jegharkraeft.dk\/en\/beta-carotene\/","title":{"rendered":"Beta Caroten and cancer"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull is-style-section-5 has-contrast-color has-base-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-f454ce6f650ef38595cd2286bbc0d7a3 has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained is-style-section-5--2\" id=\"menu\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-7ee84d44 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column 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wp-elements-a08976c76d88b659fa685ab1a000e006\"><a href=\"https:\/\/jegharkraeft.dk\/en\/acai-berries-and-cancer\/\">A,<\/a><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-custom-sort-tekst-color\">.<\/mark> <a href=\"https:\/\/jegharkraeft.dk\/en\/baicalin\/\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-custom-hvid-tekst-color\">B<\/mark>,<\/a><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-custom-sort-tekst-color\">.<\/mark> <a href=\"https:\/\/jegharkraeft.dk\/en\/cats-claw-tomentosa\/\">C,<\/a><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-custom-sort-tekst-color\">.<\/mark> <a href=\"https:\/\/jegharkraeft.dk\/en\/danshen\/\">D,<\/a><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-custom-sort-tekst-color\">.<\/mark> <a href=\"https:\/\/jegharkraeft.dk\/en\/echinacea\/\">E+F,<\/a><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-custom-sort-tekst-color\">.<\/mark> <a href=\"https:\/\/jegharkraeft.dk\/en\/garcinia-cambogia\/\">G,<\/a><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-custom-sort-tekst-color\">.<\/mark> <a href=\"https:\/\/jegharkraeft.dk\/en\/hemp-seeds\/\">H,<\/a><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-custom-sort-tekst-color\">.<\/mark> <a href=\"https:\/\/jegharkraeft.dk\/en\/indol-3-carbinol\/\">I+J+K,<\/a><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-custom-sort-tekst-color\">.<\/mark> <a href=\"https:\/\/jegharkraeft.dk\/en\/lions-mane\/\">L,<\/a><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-custom-sort-tekst-color\">.<\/mark> <a href=\"https:\/\/jegharkraeft.dk\/en\/maitake\/\">M,<\/a><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-custom-sort-tekst-color\">.<\/mark> <a href=\"https:\/\/jegharkraeft.dk\/en\/n-acetyl-cysteine\/\">N,<\/a><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-custom-sort-tekst-color\">.<\/mark> <a href=\"https:\/\/jegharkraeft.dk\/en\/omega-3\/\">O,<\/a><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-custom-sort-tekst-color\">.<\/mark> <a href=\"https:\/\/jegharkraeft.dk\/en\/peppermint\/pebermynte\/\">P<mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-custom-interne-links-color\">,<\/mark><\/a><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-custom-sort-tekst-color\">.<\/mark> <a href=\"https:\/\/jegharkraeft.dk\/en\/quercetin\/\">Q,<\/a><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-custom-sort-tekst-color\">.<\/mark> <a href=\"https:\/\/jegharkraeft.dk\/en\/reishi\/\">R,<\/a><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-custom-sort-tekst-color\">.<\/mark> <a href=\"https:\/\/jegharkraeft.dk\/en\/selenium\/\">S,<\/a><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-custom-sort-tekst-color\">.<\/mark> <a href=\"https:\/\/jegharkraeft.dk\/en\/thc-cannabis\/\">T,<\/a><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-custom-sort-tekst-color\">.<\/mark> <a href=\"https:\/\/jegharkraeft.dk\/en\/vitamin-b\/\">U+V+Z<\/a><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list has-custom-int-link-p-sort-1-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-7cc00168f4e8f93fb0bbfe46cdec138d\">\n<li class=\"has-custom-int-link-p-sort-1-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-12b488bc76fee50d91e458b757bac13f\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-custom-her-st-r-du-color\"><a href=\"https:\/\/jegharkraeft.dk\/en\/baicalin\/\">Baicalin<\/a><\/mark><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-custom-int-link-p-sort-1-color has-text-color 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has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-31ab7ea5e2e49c8cc59097d3ddf91af5\"><a href=\"https:\/\/jegharkraeft.dk\/en\/boron\/\">Boron<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-custom-int-link-p-sort-1-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-8d263a9d273cdaa95dac226dd3f80208\"><a href=\"https:\/\/jegharkraeft.dk\/en\/boswellia\/\">Boswellia\/ Frankincense<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-custom-int-link-p-sort-1-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-54c8ffe3259b9bc8647186fd078c00d5\"><a href=\"https:\/\/jegharkraeft.dk\/en\/bromelain\/\">Bromelain<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-custom-int-link-p-sort-1-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-03f972c1ba5afac4d8ffb0c8711c4dc9\"><a href=\"https:\/\/jegharkraeft.dk\/en\/burdock-root\/\">Burdock root<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-custom-int-link-p-sort-1-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-6952fb6c32cad962534459841ac051ef\"><a href=\"https:\/\/jegharkraeft.dk\/en\/butyric-acid\/\">Butyrate\/ butyric acid<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-custom-int-link-p-sort-1-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-87961980bbd4741a09273fbe14a2592f\"><a href=\"https:\/\/jegharkraeft.dk\/en\/barley-grass\/\">Barley grass<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-custom-interne-links-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-a141aae0da29d0267d89e3bd69e2a683 has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:50%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"650\" height=\"650\" src=\"https:\/\/jegharkraeft.dk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/bbeta-caroten.jpg\" alt=\"Beta Caroten fra Swanson p\u00e5 glas med p\u00e5skriften Beta Carotene, Vitamin A, Eye and Vision Health.\" class=\"wp-image-34459\" style=\"aspect-ratio:3\/2;object-fit:cover;width:550px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/jegharkraeft.dk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/bbeta-caroten.jpg 650w, https:\/\/jegharkraeft.dk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/bbeta-caroten-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/jegharkraeft.dk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/bbeta-caroten-100x100.jpg 100w, https:\/\/jegharkraeft.dk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/bbeta-caroten-600x600.jpg 600w, https:\/\/jegharkraeft.dk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/bbeta-caroten-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull is-style-default has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-c9e57bfa wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained has-background\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);background-image:url(&apos;http:\/\/jegharkraeft.dk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/bbeta-caroten.jpg&apos;);background-position:44% 36%;background-size:cover;\">\n<div class=\"gb-element-906497af\">\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"beta-caroten\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Beta_carotene_and_cancer\"><\/span>Beta carotene and cancer<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_beta_carotene\"><\/span>What is beta carotene<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Beta carotene is a naturally occurring pigment found in many colorful fruits and vegetables, especially carrots. In the body, it is converted into vitamin A, which plays an important role in vision, the immune system, and cell growth [1].<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_beta_carotene_works\"><\/span>How beta carotene works<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Beta carotene is an antioxidant, which means it can neutralize free radicals (unstable molecules that can damage cells) in the body [4]. These free radicals can damage cells and contribute to the development of diseases, including cancer. The theory behind the potential cancer-preventive effect of beta carotene is that it can protect cells from this damage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Advantages_of_beta_carotene\"><\/span>Advantages of beta carotene<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Antioxidant protection<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Beta carotene can help neutralize harmful free radicals that may contribute to the growth of cancer cells. This can be relevant for cancer patients, who often have increased oxidative stress (an imbalance between free radicals and antioxidants) in the body [5].<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Immune system support<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>By strengthening the immune system, beta carotene can potentially help the body fight cancer cells more effectively. This can be useful for patients with a weakened immune system.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Synergy with other treatments<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Beta carotene can potentially act synergistically (working together to create a stronger combined effect) with other cancer treatments, such as chemotherapy or immunotherapy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Prevention of secondary cancers<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Although there is no definitive evidence, some studies suggest that beta carotene may help prevent the development of secondary cancers [9].<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Previous_studies\"><\/span>Previous studies<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Earlier studies suggested that high doses of beta carotene could further reduce the risk of certain cancers, especially lung cancer in smokers [4, 8].<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Later studies<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Later investigations have shown, however, that dietary supplements with beta carotene do not necessarily have the expected protective effect. For example, some studies have shown that it increased the risk of lung cancer in smokers [2, 3]. However, there is no consensus regarding these trial results.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Study design<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Different studies have used different designs (the planning and content of the study), participant groups, and dosages of beta carotene [4]. This is believed to be the reason for the varying test results.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Individual differences<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>The effect of beta carotene can vary from person to person depending on genetic factors, lifestyle, and other diseases.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Interaction with other substances<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Beta carotene can interact with other substances in the body, including medication, and affect its efficacy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span>Conclusion<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>While beta carotene has potential as an antioxidant, there is currently insufficient evidence to recommend beta carotene supplements as a standard treatment for cancer. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Furthermore, the research results regarding lung cancer are of such a nature that one must be assumed to be best served by avoiding intake in the amounts found in dietary supplements.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Back to <a href=\"https:\/\/jegharkraeft.dk\/en\/supplements-alphabetically\/\">Supplements<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-custom-menu-links-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-9190cfe395c28e4d2ec89873338ddaa5\"><a href=\"#menu\">(to menu)<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/jegharkraeft.dk\/en\/supplements-alphabetically\/\"><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Links<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-custom-sort-tekst-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-c5aa64b1a0865da77e597e802212ac68\">[1] <a href=\"https:\/\/www.researchgate.net\/publication\/373302687_Role_of_Antioxidants_in_the_Prevention_of_Cancer_A_Comprehensive_Review\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Role of Antioxidants in the Prevention of Cancer<\/a> (ResearchGate, 2023)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Content: A review article investigating how beta-carotene enhances immune function and contributes to cancer prevention by protecting cells from oxidative damage.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-custom-sort-tekst-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-b1e749fbafc8c902923851bdcbf8f90f\">[2] <a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/35405977\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Role of Beta-Carotene in Lung Cancer Primary Chemoprevention: A Systematic Review with Meta-Analysis and Meta-Regression<\/a> (PubMed, 2022)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Content: A systematic review based on a meta-analysis showing the complex relationship between beta carotene and lung cancer, particularly the increased risk for smokers.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-custom-sort-tekst-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-ba4915fb995d0ebd1fa74f891f9956f8\">[3] <a href=\"https:\/\/pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/articles\/PMC11083701\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The Efficacy of Dietary Intake, Supplementation, and Blood Concentrations of Carotenoids in Cancer Prevention: An Umbrella Meta-Analysis<\/a> (PubMed Central, 2024)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Indhold: En omfattende umbrella-metaanalyse, der sammenfatter data fra en lang r\u00e6kke eksisterende metaanalyser for at vurdere carotenoiders effekt p\u00e5 kr\u00e6ftrisiko. Unders\u00f8gelsen konkluderer, at et h\u00f8jt indtag gennem kosten er forbundet med en nedsat risiko for flere kr\u00e6ftformer, men at kosttilskud ikke n\u00f8dvendigvis giver de samme beskyttende fordele.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-custom-sort-tekst-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-eca2a9b79e79c0b703118e7ed2737faf\">[4] <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sciencedirect.com\/science\/article\/pii\/S0022316625004729\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The Nutritional Epidemiology Risk\u2013Survival Paradox<\/a> (ScienceDirect, 2025)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Content: A modern scientific analysis from 2025 that explores the &#8220;antioxidant paradox.&#8221; It re-evaluates major historical trials and explains how factors like study design and individual biological differences can lead to conflicting results, particularly regarding beta-carotene&#8217;s effect on lung cancer risk.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-custom-sort-tekst-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-4f0e915d0b45497e1c4c0648b6967dce\">[5] <a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/36503110\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">\u03b2-Carotene suppresses cancer cachexia by regulating the adipose tissue metabolism and gut microbiota dysregulation<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sciencedirect.com\/topics\/agricultural-and-biological-sciences\/andrographolide\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a>(PubMed, 2023)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Content: An experimental study investigating how beta carotene can help against cancer cachexia (severe weight loss and muscle wasting) by affecting the gut flora.<a href=\"https:\/\/www.sciencedirect.com\/topics\/agricultural-and-biological-sciences\/andrographolide\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-custom-sort-tekst-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-12f64b3cdc3fa78d39a54024d84f1700\">[6] <a href=\"https:\/\/onlinelibrary.wiley.com\/doi\/10.1002\/hed.27301\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Chemoprevention of oral cancer: A review and future perspectives<\/a> (Wiley Online Library, 2023)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Content: A review article evaluating the evidence for chemoprevention of oral cancer using carotenoids and other substances based on research and clinical observations.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-custom-sort-tekst-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-556489793ed83105308a22235817d7e9\">[7] <a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/35106627\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Beta-carotene exerted anti-proliferative and apoptotic effect on malignant mesothelioma cells<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sciencedirect.com\/topics\/agricultural-and-biological-sciences\/andrographolide\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a>(PubMed, 2022)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Content: An in vitro study showing that beta carotene can inhibit growth and induce apoptosis (programmed cell death) in mesothelioma cells.<a href=\"https:\/\/www.sciencedirect.com\/topics\/agricultural-and-biological-sciences\/andrographolide\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-custom-sort-tekst-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-39dfae7a1ed6b37ee7d2f1d67b3357ec\">[8] <a href=\"https:\/\/waocp.com\/journal\/index.php\/apjcc\/article\/view\/2019\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Supplementary Antioxidants for Preventing Cancer: Beneficial Effects in Specific Cancer Types<\/a> (WAOCP, 2025)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Content: A meta-analysis based on randomized controlled trials evaluating the efficacy of antioxidant supplementation in cancer prevention. The study reports significant risk reductions for breast and colorectal cancer, while emphasizing that the preventive effects of antioxidants like beta-carotene are highly specific to the cancer type and population.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-custom-sort-tekst-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-f8b70691aae5d0c3762d733b97facfb5\">[9] <a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/33356587\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Is There an Association between \u03b2-Carotene and Breast Cancer? A Systematic Review on Breast Cancer Risk<\/a> (PubMed, 2022)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Content: A systematic review analyzing the existing literature on the relationship between beta carotene levels and the risk of breast cancer.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-custom-sort-tekst-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-58be8f4ca341677ebe638e47e728533e\"><strong>Page created:<\/strong> Oct. 08, 2024. 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