A Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine study in the November 22 issue of Journal of Biological Chemistry, explains how vitamin A is generated from beta carotene, its dietary precursors.

Beta carotene, a type of carotenoid, transforms into vitamin A in the body. Vitamin A supports healthy vision, immunity, skin health, and cognitive function. Because it's an antioxidant, it's also ...

Beta carotene is a member of the carotenoid family belonging to the isoprenoid compounds, which are polyunsaturates with antioxidant properties. The formula for beta carotene is C40H56 and it can ...

A vitamin A deficiency occurs when the body doesn't get enough vitamin A, ... Increased mortality risk from heart disease and an increased lung cancer risk with beta carotene supplementation; Summary.

This deficiency is linked to gestational night blindness, ... Effects of Vitamin A or Beta Carotene Supplementation on Pregnancy-Related Mortality and Infant Mortality in Rural Bangladesh: ...

However, it recommends against taking beta carotene supplements unless you have a known vitamin A deficiency. Generally, you should be able to receive all the beta carotene you need from your diet ...

Spinach is packed with beta-carotene, making it a great leafy green for boosting vitamin A levels. One cup of cooked spinach provides about 100% of the daily recommended intake of vitamin A.

Vitamin A deficiency is rare in the United States. If it happens, it can lead to eye problems, including night blindness. ... Beta-carotene is, in itself, an antioxidant, ...

The tweaked leaf could help address the global problem of vitamin A deficiency. ... The end result was a golden-colored lettuce that contains up to 30 times more beta-carotene levels than is typical.

Despite the popular belief that vitamin E and beta carotene supplements help prevent heart disease and cancer, the latest research suggests they do not – but the supplements do have potential risks.