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  beta carotene

  noun

  the most abundant of various isomers of carotene, C 40 H 56 , that can be converted by the body to vitamin A.
• beta-carotene
  beta-carotene

  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.

beta carotene

American  

noun

Biochemistry.

1. the most abundant of various isomers of carotene, C 40 H 56 , that can be converted by the body to vitamin A.

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beta-carotene Scientific  

/ bā′tə-kăr′ə-tēn′ /

1. 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.

2. See more at carotene

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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

I am trying to find out if beta carotene would be safe for him.

From Seattle Times ● Jun. 21, 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

One of the most prevalent antioxidants in pumpkin is beta carotene, Baker told Fox News.

From Fox News ● Oct. 15, 2021

Too much beta carotene turns you orange, too much calcium gives you kidney stones.

From "Cat's Eye" by Margaret Atwood

And evidence reviews have found that some high-dose antioxidant supplements, particularly beta-carotene and vitamin E, may increase mortality risk in some populations.

From Science Daily ● Jun. 6, 2026

People who had higher intakes of beta-carotene as a food coloring had a 44% increased risk of Type 2 diabetes, compared with those who had a lower intake.

From The Wall Street Journal ● May 20, 2026

It was previously known that humans require two of these enzymes to produce 11-cis-retinal from beta-carotene, whereas insects can achieve the conversion with just NinaB.

From Science Daily ● Feb. 22, 2024

Collards are also a good source of magnesium, potassium, calcium, fiber and vitamins C and K. And if you’re looking for beta-carotene …

From Seattle Times ● Nov. 13, 2023

Green grass has large quantities of beta-carotene, vitamin E, and folic acid.

From "The Omnivore's Dilemma" by Michael Pollan