Zetia blocks the absorption not only of cholesterol, but also of substances called plant sterols, chemicals found in fruits and vegetables that may slow tumor growth.

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Vitamin C, found in citrus fruits, facilitates collagen production, a critical component for vibrant skin.

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Beta carotene exists in the yellow, green and red pigmenting agents found in many fruits and vegetables.

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Of greater risk to humans is the exposure to thousands of pesticides made naturally by plants (to kill herbivorous insects) and found in all fruits and vegetables.

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Very short sleepers drank less tap water and consumed fewer total carbohydrates and lycopene, found in red and orange-colored fruits and vegetables and high in cancer-fighting antioxidants, than people with other sleep patterns.

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Resveratrol is an antioxidant found in the skins of red fruits, such as grapes, and is thought to be the main beneficial ingredient in red wine.

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The pesticides, known as organophosphates, are commonly sprayed on food crops and can be found in trace amounts on berries, green beans, and other fruits and vegetables sold in stores.

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The exact cause of spina bifida is unknown, but experts agree women of childbearing age can reduce the risk of their child getting this disease by getting enough folic acid (at least 400 micrograms) from leafy green vegetables, fruits, beans or supplements and vitamin B12 (2.8 micrograms), found in meat and eggs.

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