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October 20, 2015
The name beta-carotene comes from the Greek beta and Latin carota (carrot). It is the yellow/orange pigment that gives vegetables and fruits their rich colors. H. Wachenroder crystallized beta-carotene from carrot roots in 1831, and came up with the name "carotene".
Vitamin A is the general name given to a group of substances that include retinol, retinal and carotenoids. Beta Carotene is classed as a provitamin or precursor to Vitamin A and is found mainly in vegetables and fruits rather than animal sources. Beta Carotene is one of a family of 600 carotenoids and is found in high
levels in carrots, pumpkins, spinach, brocolli, brussel sprouts, oranges, apricots and peaches.
Beta Carotene is an Antioxidant Beta-carotene, like all carotenoids, is an antioxidant. An antioxidant is a substance that inhibits the oxidation of other molecules; it protects the body from free radicals. Free radicals damage cells through oxidation. Eventually, the damage caused by free radicals can cause several chronic illnesses.
Due to the fact that Beta Carotene is converted into vitamin A many of its functions are those of Vitamin A-
Promotes growth, strong bones, healthy teeth, skin, hair and gums
Counteracts night blindness, weak eyesight and assists the treatment of many eye disorders
Builds resistance to respiratory infections and shortens the duration of diseases
Helps the removal of age spots
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