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Q: Can reptiles convert beta carotene to vitamin a?
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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


Beta carotene is a precursor of?

vitamin A


What vitamin are carrots famous for?

Beta-Carotene


Is beta carotene vitamin C?

yes.


What do beta-carotene and vitamin E have in common?

Beta carotene and Vitamin E can both help prevent heart disease.


What is Daily vitamin A intake for women?

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.


What substances can be converted to vitamin A in the body?

Beta-carotene


What food can be converted to vitamin a in the body?

Beta-carotene


Is vitamin A manufactured in the body?

The body does not produce vitamin A; however the body can make vitamin A from a substance called beta carotene. Beta carotene is the orange/yellow color found in fruits and vegetables like carrots, pumpkin, peaches, apricots and sweet potatoes and is often referred to as the precurser of vitamin A or pre-formed 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 chemical formula for vitamin A?

C40H56 + O2 + 4H-----> 2C20H30O (beta-carotene) (vitamin A)


What vitamin is related to Carotene?

Beta CarotineBeta Carotine is related to Vitamin A in that the body can covert it to Vitamin A as needed.