Beta carotene in Eye Vitamins?

[caption id="attachment_5543" align="alignleft" width="380"] VisiVite AREDS2 PLUS+ Gold Formula Supplement Facts[/caption] The AREDS2 study found that people who took beta carotene had LOWER plasma levels of lutein and zeaxanthin than people who didn't take beta carotene.  Why? Because these 3 "carotenoids" compete for absorption. Plus, beta carotene raised the risk of lung cancer. And not just in smokers. That's why you won't find any beta carotene in any of Dr. Krawitz's AREDS 2 Eye Vitamins.*