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What is carotene?
The name "carotene" was first coined in the early 19th Century by the scientist Wachenroder after he crystallized this compound from carrot roots. Beta-carotene is a member of the carotenoids, which are highly pigmented (red, orange, yellow), fat-soluble compounds naturally present in many fruits, grains, oils, and vegetables (green plants, carrots, sweet potatoes, squash, spinach, apricots, and green peppers). Alpha, beta, and gamma carotene are considered provitamins because they can be converted to active vitamin A.
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Also known as Carotenoids, Carotenes
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Vitamin A and Beta Carotene
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Antioxidants, Vitamin E, Beta Carotene, and cardiovascular disease
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BETA-CAROTENE: Uses, Side Effects, Interactions and Warnings - WebMD
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Beta-carotene and other carotenoids as antioxidants.
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Sloan-Kettering - Beta-Carotene
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High Alpha-Carotene Blood Levels Linked With Reduced All-Cause ...
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Beta-carotene test
Beta-carotene is the precursor to vitamin A. A test can be done to measures the amount of beta-carotene in blood. See also: Vitamin A test
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Beta carotene
Vitamins are compounds that you must have for growth and health. They are needed in small amounts only and are usually available in the foods that you eat. Beta-carotene is converted in the body to vitamin A, which is necessary for healthy eyes and skin.
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Carotene - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The term carotene (also carotin, from the Latin carota, or carrot) is used for several related hydrocarbon substances having the formula C40Hx, ...
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carotene - definition of carotene in the Medical dictionary - by ...
carotene /car·o·tene/ (kar´o-tēn) one of four isomeric pigments having colors from violet to red-yellow to yellow and occurring in many dark green, leafy, ...
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beta-Carotene - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
β-Carotene is an organic compound and classified as a terpenoid. It is a strongly-coloured red-orange pigment abundant in plants and fruits. β-Carotene is ...
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Beta-carotene - MayoClinic.com
Dec 1, 2010 ... Beta-carotene is a member of the carotenoids, which are highly pigmented (red ... Alpha, beta, and gamma carotene are considered provitamins ...
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Beta-carotene - What You Need to Know About Beta-Carotene
Feb 6, 2008 ... What is beta carotene? Why do people use it? What are the possible side effects and safety concerns?
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Beta-carotene: MedlinePlus Supplements
Jan 4, 2011 ... Beta-carotene is one of a group of red, orange, and yellow pigments called carotenoids. Beta-carotene and other carotenoids provide ...
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Beta-Carotene Supplements Raise Lung Cancer Risk - National Cancer ...
Dec 13, 2004 ... People who took dietary supplements of the nutrient beta-carotene while enrolled in a large cancer prevention trial continued to have ...
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alpha-Carotene - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
α-Carotene is a form of carotene with a β-ring at one end and an ε-ring at the other. It is the second most common form of carotene. ...
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The effect of vitamin E and beta carotene on the incidence of lung ...
Unexpectedly, we observed a higher incidence of lung cancer among the men who received beta carotene than among those who did not (change in incidence, ...
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