Nutrients2 What to Know Before You Go on a Detox Diet Detox Diet What to Know Before You Go on a Detox Diet By Cathy Wong, About.com Updated: April 14, 2009 About.com Health's Disease and Condition content is reviewed by our Medical Review Board Designed to promote whole-body health, a detox diet is a short-term program that helps eliminate environmental and dietary toxins from your system. Although there are many different types of detox diets, m.. 2009. 8. 2. 11 Featured Nutrients: Why You Need Them 11 Featured Nutrients: Why You Need Them Beta Carotene What it does: In the body, beta carotene is converted to vitamin A, a nutrient essential for healthy vision, immune function and cell growth. It also acts as an antioxidant that neutralizes free radicals. How much you need: There's no RDA for beta carotene. Food Sources of Beta Carotene: Eat plenty of dark green vegetables and orange vegeta.. 2008. 8. 30. 이전 1 다음