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Which of the following is a feature of vitamin a in foods?
Chlorophyll in dark green leafy vegetables masks the presence of beta-carotene
What does carotene do?
Beta-carotene is a type of pigment, which is orange and found in some foods, and is good source of nutrients. It is in foods like sweet potatoes and carrots, and is an antioxidant and a source of vitamin A.
Is natural beta carotene better for you than artificial beta carotene?
Natural Beta-carotene is used in health care in two ways: As Pro -Vitamin A, which is due to its ability to be converted to Vitamin A as and when the body requires, and as an antioxidant, which protects against cell and tissue damage by scavenging free radicals. This dual function of Natural Beta-carotene is due to the presence of Cis and Trans Beta-carotene isomers. Synthetic Beta-Carotene has only All-trans Beta-carotene. This inherent disadvantage of synthetic Beta-carotene has led many users to use Dunaliella, which is the best source of Natural Beta-Carotene with a high Cis-Trans Beta-carotene ratio (25:75).
What is the difference between alpha carotene and beta carotene?
Alpha carotene and beta carotene are both forms of carotenoids, which are plant pigments converted into vitamin A in the body. The main difference is in their molecular structure, with alpha carotene having one more double bond than beta carotene. Both are powerful antioxidants, but research suggests that beta carotene may be more potent and have higher levels in certain foods like carrots and sweet potatoes.
What does beta carotene do for you?
Beta carotene is important for proper eye nutrition.
what enzyme in carrot?
beta carotene
What colors are most predominant in foods rich in beta-carotene and vitamin A?
Beta carotine, i think is red-orange anyway
What vitamins do nectarine contain?
They are a good source of vitamins A and C, beta-carotene and potassium.
Is beta carotene vitamin a?
Not exactly. The body will convert Beta Carotene into Vitamin A when it is needed. That's why Beta Carotene is the preferred and safer version of Vitamin A... you can overdose on pure Vitamin A easier than you can on Beta Carotene
What is the chemical formula for beta carotene?
The chemical formula for beta-carotene is C40H56
Does beta-carotene cure cancer?
Studies have shown that beta-carotene has no effect on cancer
What foods have carotenoids?
Foods rich in beta-carotene include orange fruits and vegetables such as apricots, cantaloupes, and carrots, as well as leafy green vegetables such as broccoli and spinach. Beta-carotene is a substance from plants that the body converts into vitamin A.
