A phytochemical that is an isomer of carotene found in dark green and yellow fruits and vegetables and that is converted to vitamin A, primarily in the liver.
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Other ingredients include salt, monosodium glutamate, cornstarch and beta carotene for color.
From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 27, 2025
Then there was the federal study asking if beta carotene, a widely used antioxidant supplement, could reduce the risk of cancer and heart disease.
From New York Times • Jun. 18, 2024
The group recommended against beta carotene and vitamin E for that purpose.
From Seattle Times • May 24, 2023
Pumpkins are full of fiber and provide vitamin C, vitamin E, folate, iron, potassium, and beta carotene, which your body converts to vitamin A, so eat up!
From Salon • Oct. 22, 2022
Too much beta carotene turns you orange, too much calcium gives you kidney stones.
From "Cat's Eye" by Margaret Atwood
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