Beta Carotene Information

Beta Carotene: Beta Carotene is one of the more significant carotenoids as it is readily converted in the digestive system of the body to Vitamin A. Beta-carotene is a very powerful anti-oxidant that is needed to destroy free radicals (molecules that damage healthy cells thereby accelerating the ageing process and increasing the possibility of contracting many diseases).

Carotenoids: Carotenoids is the largest group in the Tetraterpenes. Carotenoids are responsible for the red to yellow pigmentation in vegetables and fruit. A number of the over 500 carotenoids are pro-vitamins and are converted to vitamin A in the digestive process.

Most carotenoids have been found to have antioxidant properties and help in the control of free radicals. There is also some that believe that some of the carotenoids are also active against some cancer cells although this aspect is still being researched.

Beta Carotene constituent is present in:
Medicinally Significant volume	Minor volume Beta Carotene is present in small quantities which may not be enough to be a significant dosage for medicinal purposes or is not the major constituent of this plant/herb

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