Beta Carotene
Beta carotene is converted into vitamin A (retinol) which is an essential vitamin. Beta carotene is a red-orange pigment, known as a carotenoid, found in plants and fruits, especially carrots and colorful vegetables as well as a normal component in breast milk. As we cannot synthesize carotenoids ourselves, they must be supplied as dietary intake or food/pharmaceutical supplements. Humans need vitamin A for healthy skin and mucus membranes, the immune system, and good eye health and vision.
Beta carotene is the most studied carotenoid regarding its potential effects on health.
Technical insights:
- Country of origin: Spain
- Starting material: Fermentation from Blakeslea trispora
- Potency: Min 10% beta carotene
- Stored form: Powder
Corn allergen
Ingredient Benefits
Beta carotene is an antioxidant in vision
All carotenoids are antioxidants; the substance that stops damage done to healthy molecules to prevent them from becoming free radicals
Protects skin from UV damage
Over time damage done by free radicals leads to premature aging of organs including skin wrinkling up to and including many chronic illnesses
Source of vitamin A to help immune function
Beta carotene converts to vitamin A in the small intestine. This happens due to special enzymes in the intestinal lining. Vitamin A has been known as an “anti-infection” vitamin due to its role in fighting viral, parasitic and bacterial infections which makes this vitamin crucial for supporting the immune system.
Research on the effect of beta carotene for lung health is inconclusive. Researchers know that the body makes vitamin A from beta carotene and that vitamin helps the lungs work properly. If you are a smoker, there is caution against its use, so consult a health care practitioner before use.
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