a pigment found in orange vegetables and fruits, which the body converts to vitamin A; possibly protects against cancer

A form of vitamin A found naturally in many fruits and vegetables; the yellow coloring agent added to margarine. There is increasing evidence that beta carotene has anticancer properties.

Orange substance found in some fruit and vegetables, for example, carrots. Converted into vitamin A in the body.

Substance found in all plants. Extracted as red crystals or crystalline powder. It is the primary coloring matter in carrots, butter and egg yolks and is used to color cosmetics. Precursor to Vitamin A.

The most abundant of the carotenoids. Beta carotene has strong provitamin A activity. It is a stronger antioxidant than vitamin A. Studies have shown that several carotenoids other than betacarotene are potent antioxidants that provide profound health benefits. Because of this, the scientific community has now recognized the importance of natural mixed carotenoids including beta carotene.

A carotenoid that is stored in the liver, where the body converts it to vitamin A, as needed; found in dark, leafy greens and red, orange and yellow fruits and vegetables. A powerful antioxidant, beta carotene may play a role in slowing the progression of cancer. In population studies, it's related to decreased risk of lung cancer and oral cancers. It also may enhance immunity, help prevent cataracts and slow plaque buildup in arteries. But it is not without controversy: In a study of Finnish smokers, lung cancer increased among those taking supplements. Similar problems occurred in a study of former smokers, smokers and workers exposed to asbestos. However, a 12-year U.S. trial of more than 20,000 physicians, most of whom did not smoke, showed no such increase nor any protective effect - for cancer or heart disease. These findings don't negate beta carotene's promise, but they do complicate the picture for now.

Pro Vitamin A, may be derived from carrots, rejuvenates.

Pro-vitamin A; a plant carotene which can be converted to two vitamin A molecules.

A naturally occurring nutrient found in plants and vegetables that acts as an antioxidant. When consumed, beta carotene is converted into vitamin A.

is a vegetable-based precursor to vitamin A widely taken for its antioxidant, wound healing, vision enhancing, and cancer preventive properties. It is as effective as preformed, meat-based vitamin A, yet is safe and nontoxic. Beta carotene is found in high concentrations in dark leafy green vegetables and orange and yellow fruits and vegetables. It is the most bioavailable of the several related carotenoid plant pigments that act as precursors to vitamin A. Beta Carotene is a nutrient that the body converts to vitamin A. Unlike synthetic vitamin A, it is safe even in large amounts. It promotes good vision; helps form and maintain healthy skin and mucous membranes; boost the immune system. It's sold as tablets and capsules. ( See Vitamin A).

a substance found in food that is changed to vitamin A in the body.

It is one of the forms of carotene. Carotene is a yellow or red pigment from carrots, sweet potatoes, milk and body fat, egg yolk, etc. It is a chromolipoid hydrocarbon existing in several forms. Alpha-, beta- and gamma-carotene are provitamins which can be converted into vitamin A in the body by all animals except cats. Beta-carotene is the most important because of a quantitatively greater activity. Beta-carotene is an important antioxidant which may protect against some cancer types.

Also called pro vitamin A. Powerful antioxidant, linked to cancer and heart disease protection as well as preventative measure for vision related problems like cataracts.

The precursor to Vitamin A, Beta Carotene is a natural coloring agent. Derived from carrots or marine algae, it is an antioxidant that helps cells and tissues protects themselves against reactive oxygen associated with UV radiation.

An abundant source of Vitamin A with rich anti-oxidant properties. It is necessary for tissue repair and maintenance and accelerates the formation of healthy new skin cells. Vitamin A deters excess dryness.

In the eye, beta-carotene is converted to the aldehyde form of vitamin A called retinaldehyde (or retinal for short). It becomes bound to a protein called opsin. This combined m olecule resides in the rods and cones, the photoreceptors of the retina which lines the back of the eye.

It is found in plants and gives color to fruits and vegetables. The body is able to transform Beta Carotene into Vitamin A. Beta Carotene is naturally found in many foods and is part of a healthy diet.

Beta carotene is a potent antioxidant, offering particular benefits to the immune system and the lungs. Note: synthetic beta carotene, made from acetylene gas is to be avoided.

a reddish-orange antioxidant pigment found in dark yellow or orange fruits and vegetables. Beta carotene is a precursor of Vitamin A that is stored in the liver and converted as needed.

an anti-aging vitamin, is a powerful antioxidant that is said to decelerate the aging process. Your body converts Beta Carotene into Vitamin A, a fat-soluble vitamin essential for vision, growth, cell division, reproduction and immunity.

The preferred form of vitamin A. Acts as a natural antioxidant, and nutritionists today feel it is an important part of a balanced nutritional regiment.

Beta-carotene is an excellent antioxidant. Research has shown that antioxidants neutralize free radicals that cause cell damage.

A vitamin A precursor. Beta carotene belongs to the family of fat-soluble vitamins called carotenoids.

A carotenoid pigment that gives a reddish color to plants such as carrots and tomatoes. It is often used as a vitamin supplement because the body can convert it into Vitamin A. find all NHC pages containing: beta carotene

A phytonutrient carotenoid with antioxidant and pro-vitamin A activity. In addition to providing the body with a safe source of Vitamin A, beta carotene works with other natural protectors to defend your cells from harmful free radical damage. See: Beta Carotene; D. Salina Beta Carotene

Powerful antioxidant with photo-protection properties. From carrots.

Found in all plant and many animal tissues, beta carotene is extracted as red crystals or crystalline powder, used as coloring in cosmetics. Also used in the manufacture of Vitamin A. Used also as antioxidant.

A type of carotene (see carotenoids) that is a pre-cursor to Vitamin A. Beta carotene has been the most studied of all the carotenes and is known for its antioxidant protective benefits. Beta carotene is a flavonoid that gives apricots, carrots, peaches and sweet potatoes their color.

compound in plants that the body converts into vitamin A.

A form of provitamin A (vitamin A precursor) found mainly in yellow and/or orange fruits and vegetables. When vitamin A levels are insufficient, ingested beta carotene will be converted to vitamin A as needed by the body

An anti-oxidant (Vitamin A – retinol). When applies topically it helps protect the skin from the effects of free radicals.

A form of carotene, precursor to vitamin A; a red-orange pigment found in plants and plant-eating animals, and also found in dark green and dark yellow fruits and vegetables. Beta carotene may have beneficial effects on the immune system.

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