Abstract
Examines the structure, chemistry and biological activity, focusing on antioxidant and anti-carcinogenic properties in animal systems.

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"Beta Carotene

The carotenoids as a group, and specifically the beta carotenes, are known to serve a variety of functions in living cells. Presented here is an overview of the structure, chemistry, and biological activity of beta carotene, with emphasis on its capacity as an antioxidant and anti-carcinogen in animal systems.

Beta carotene is a member of a class of pigments called carotenoids, which occur naturally in plants and are found as well in animals. A precursor of vitamin A, also called provitamin A, it is found as an orange-red pigment in terrestrial plants, algae and some marine mammals. After purification, it appears as ruby-red crystals, easily oxidized on contact with air, with MP 184 degrees, MW 536.44. It is insoluble in water, slightly soluble in alcohol, soluble in chloroform, carbon disulfide, ether and benzene. Its ..."

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"The Effect of Diet in Acne in Adolescents


Introduction
Acne has been called the "scourge of adolescence"--it is the most common teenage skin disorder. There are few skin ailments that cause as much physical and psychological anguish as acne. Acne usually begins at puberty, at a time when oil glands in the skin enlarge and increase the production of skin oil (sebum). The unsightly blemishes, ranging from simple pimples to angry boils, all fall under the general heading of acne, and plague nine out of ten adolescents..


Acne appears most frequently in the mid-teens but can appear as early as age 9, and usually continues into the twenties. However, it is often seen in women in their mid-thirties."

Abstract
This paper explains that lycopene has the highest oxygen-quenching capacity, meaning that it is the strongest antioxidant and is twice as strong as beta carotene at neutralizing free radicals. The author points out that tomato products, including tomato ketchup, apricots, watermelons, pink grapefruit, and pink guavas are the best sources lycopene. The paper relates the various health benefits of lycopene may impact positively chronic health concerns that are important to women, including breast cancer, ovarian cancer, cervical cancer, cardiovascular disease, preeclampsia, vision problems, and diabetes mellitus.

Table of Contents
Introduction
About Lycopene
Potential Health Benefits
Conclusion

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"Many of the reported health benefits of lycopene are related to its ability to protect cells against oxidative damage. While there has been considerably less research focusing on lycopene compared to other carotenoids, studies suggest that lycopene is a more potent forager of oxygen radicals than other major dietary carotenoids. According to Whole Health MD (2000), "The basic science of lycopene is currently being established along with efforts toward evidence-based human intervention studies. Several studies have reported anticancer effects of lycopene in cell culture where lycopene has demonstrated antiproliferative effects.""

Tags:antioxygen, radicals, neutralizing, tomato, women

Abstract
This paper explains that the beta in an investment scenario, which is a measure of the magnitude of the systematic risk involved in an investment, is either positive or negative depending on the positive or reverse movement of the return of the investment in relation to the market trends, taken on an average. The author points out that negative beta stocks are rarely found in the real world markets since they are seen to go against the trend of the market; however, one possible sector, which has negative beta stocks is the gold industry that normally goes against the trend shown by equity markets. The paper relates that, in consonance with the capital assets pricing model (CAPM), the market-driven price of a security would vary in accordance with the variation in its beta. The paper includes a formula and table.

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"But during the last few years, it is quite evident that amidst political uncertainty that has risen in the world that the price of gold has shown material gains when equity markets have indicated recorded sharp decline. Similarly, another commodity that has performed quite well is the oil. As with gold, the oil prices have suffered over most of the past two decades, while the equity prices evidenced a rapid growth. It is only during the recent years that the oil prices have indicated a recovery. The present political uncertainty has made the situation extremely problematic for investors."

Tags:risk, gold, oil, capm, portfolio

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"REVISED BETA EXAMINATION (BETA II)

Introduction
The Revised Beta Examination (Beta II) is evaluated in this research. The findings of the evaluation are presented in relation to (1) test description, (2) purpose of the test and population target, (3) test norm population, (4) factors measured by the test, (5) test strengths and weaknesses, and (6) test reliability and validity.

Test Description
The Revised Beta Examination is designed as a group test, although the instrument can be administered on an individual basis (Kellogg & Morton, 1978, p. 3). The Revised Beta Examination is a nonverbal general intelligence test.
The basic revision of the Beta Examination was performed by C. E. Kellogg ..."

Abstract
This paper explains that the capital asset pricing model is used to determine which projects will generate the highest returns; whereas, beta values are used to asses the degree of risk in an investment. Next, the author relates that the important time value of money relies upon the evaluation of the discount rate, which is calculate in the capital asset pricing model. The paper demonstrates the use of beta values to determine the disparity of risk between two companies. The author includes explanatory figures and tables.

Table of Contents:
The Capital Asset Pricing Model
The Disparity between the Beta Values of Two Companies

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"In the present business environment, a business organization has to maintain a continuous improvement program to create a sustainable competitive advantage. In order to implement these initiatives for performance improvements, business organizations implement a variety of strategies for arranging financing. One of these strategies is the selling of securities in the capital markets. The capital market model is built upon a number of assumptions the most important of which has to do with the relationship between risk and return."

Tags:security, discount rate, formula, cost-benefit ratios, volatility

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"Mortality from a second myocardial infarction (MI) is considerably higher than that from a first, and beta-blockers have been shown to reduce the incidence of a second MI in many patients. Despite this fact, these medications are under prescribed for patients who have had a myocardial infarction. This paper will look at the use of beta-blockers in post-myocardial infarction patients, their effectiveness in preventing a second MI, and the consequences of not prescribing them for post-MI patients.

Beta-blockers are used to treat a variety of problems, including high blood pressure, arrhythmia, and angina, and they have been shown to reduce the risk of recurrent heart attacks and death in people who have already suffered a heart attack..."

Tags:diseases

Abstract
This paper discusses the various phytonutrients and their structures contained in the mangosteen, acai and goji berry. Following this, a detailed discussion is provided on how these various phytonutrients can be applied to health issues ranging from cardiovascular disorders to cancer.


Table of Contents:
Definition of Free-Radical/Oxidation and Antioxidant
Phytonutrient Examination
Mangosteen
Acai
Goji
How Antioxidants Work in Relation to Illness
Anti-Aging
Skin Disorders and Allergies
Immune System
Cancer
Cardiovascular
Diabetes
Weight Control
Cholesterol
Synergy

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"The primary antioxidants contained in mangosteen are referred to as xanthone that Rothstein (2006) claims are a new classification of antioxidants. Templeman (2003) describes them as stable "six carbon conjugated ring structures" that can be transported from cell to cell and bind to other xanthones. There are over 200 xanthones in nature, with over 37 having been identified within the mangosteen rind alone. Each xanthone has its own specific purpose. For example, gamma mangostin has anti-inflammatory properties and Garcinone E carries anti-tumor properties."

Tags:free-radical, phytonutrients, beta-carotene, pharmacokinetic, vitamins