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Posted by: georgio at Wed Sep 3 15:56:29 2003 [ Email Message ] [ Show All Posts by georgio ]

Beta Carotene is a form of vitamin A, a fat soluble vitamin. Studies have shown that cartenoids (Beta Carotene being one of them) are not harmful in large quantities unlike vitamin A's other form, retinol. These studies were done on humans however. I would not recommend feeding any food item that contains high amounts of vitamin A as it is not easily expunged (being fat soluble) and can lead to vitamin A toxicity which is characterized by swollen eyes, throat and body as well as lethargy.

Peter

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"FAKE COLOR?" - brdfreak, Wed Sep 3 09:03:42 2003

RE: "FAKE COLOR?" - louiec, Wed Sep 3 10:00:30 2003

RE: "FAKE COLOR?" - dynamohum1, Wed Sep 3 10:18:38 2003

that is for.... - reiko, Wed Sep 3 10:39:34 2003

RE: that is for.... - brdfreak, Wed Sep 3 10:42:58 2003

RE: that is for.... - dynamohum1, Wed Sep 3 10:50:02 2003

RE: that is for.... - reiko, Wed Sep 3 11:14:19 2003

RE: that is for.... - SKY_NAS, Wed Sep 3 21:17:17 2003

RE: that is for.... - reiko, Wed Sep 3 11:08:27 2003

RE: that is for.... - brdfreak, Wed Sep 3 11:29:41 2003

RE: that is for.... - reiko, Wed Sep 3 11:36:46 2003

RE: that is for.... - brdfreak, Wed Sep 3 11:41:56 2003

There are soooooo many factors that can affect color besides diet.. - Joel R, Wed Sep 3 11:56:35 2003

RE: There are soooooo many factors that can affect color besides diet.. - brdfreak, Wed Sep 3 12:08:11 2003

i think that was a satyrday dragon................. - reiko, Wed Sep 3 12:15:11 2003

But you may look awesome with an orange glow....LOL N/P - brdfreak, Wed Sep 3 14:48:46 2003

yeah with my black hair and orange face i would always be ready for halloween! =p np - reiko, Wed Sep 3 15:06:27 2003

Pellets. - Joel R, Wed Sep 3 12:45:29 2003

RE: that is for.... - brdfreak, Wed Sep 3 11:50:09 2003

RE: "FAKE COLOR?" - Kikai, Wed Sep 3 11:21:32 2003

RE: "FAKE COLOR?" - brdfreak, Wed Sep 3 11:36:49 2003

RE: "FAKE COLOR?" - dynamohum1, Wed Sep 3 11:42:24 2003

Good Point! - brdfreak, Wed Sep 3 11:45:26 2003

RE: "FAKE COLOR?" - reiko, Wed Sep 3 11:57:28 2003

RE: "FAKE COLOR?" - WaGuy82, Wed Sep 3 12:44:58 2003

RE: "FAKE COLOR?" - WaGuy82, Wed Sep 3 13:13:50 2003

I feed carrots to my crickets and to my dragon - the nerve, Wed Sep 3 17:35:51 2003

RE: I feed carrots to my crickets and to my dragon - Kikai, Thu Sep 4 07:42:58 2003

Beta caratine - beardiedragon, Wed Sep 3 13:10:52 2003

RE: Beta caratine - brdfreak, Wed Sep 3 15:02:25 2003

RE: Beta caratine - WaGuy82, Wed Sep 3 15:24:06 2003

Beta Carotene - georgio, Wed Sep 3 15:56:29 2003

RE: Beta Carotene - WaGuy82, Wed Sep 3 17:45:41 2003

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