Leukoplakia

Beta-carotene alleviates symptoms; used for treatment. Take 60,000-120,000 IU of beta-carotene daily, in divided doses, for many months. Do not use synthetic beta-carotene if you are a smoker. It may increase the risk of some type of cancers.

Vitamin A alleviates symptoms; used for treatment. Take 10,000-30,000 IU of vitamin A daily, in divided doses, for many months.

Antioxidants neutralize free radicals; they alleviate symptoms; used for treatment. Take antioxidants daily, in divided doses, for many months, as suggested on the label.

Green tea alleviates symptoms; used for treatment. Take green tea extract daily, containing 0.5-1.5 g of catechins, in divided doses, for many months.

Lycopene is used for prevention. Take 20-30 mg of lycopene daily, in divided doses, for many months. Use it with fat or oil containing food.

Vitamin E alleviates symptoms; used for treatment. Take 600-1,000 IU of vitamin E daily, in divided doses, for many months.

Fiber alleviates symptoms; used for treatment. Take fiber daily, in divided doses, for many months, as suggested on the label.

Green tea alleviates symptoms; used for treatment. Apply a topical preparation containig green tea 2-3 times daily, for many months, as suggested on the label. Use it with oral green tea.