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
Vitamin A.
Carotene is a good source of vitamin A, according to Switched-On-Schoolhouse (which a homeschooling disk I use).
vitamin A
Most reptiles are unable to convert beta carotene to vitamin A efficiently. They rely on preformed vitamin A in their diet to meet their metabolic needs. Inefficient conversion of beta carotene to vitamin A is why reptile diets often contain sources of preformed vitamin A such as liver or insects.
Answer #1700mcg or 2300IU of vitamin AHOWEVER, it is very easy to overdose on vitamin A supplements, that's why I recommend beta carotene supplements; your body converts only the amount of beta carotene it needs into vitamin A, preventing an overdose. 5000-10,000IU of beta carotene is fine.
Carotene.
yes.
Beta-Carotene
Beta carotene and Vitamin E can both help prevent heart disease.
into vitamin A
C40H56 + O2 + 4H-----> 2C20H30O (beta-carotene) (vitamin A)