i have been reading a detox (food), it said that melons contains Betacarotene dose any1 know wot it is???????
2007-01-05 09:13:46 · 8 answers · asked by marshy 2 in Food & Drink ➔ Vegetarian & Vegan
Vitamins A, D, Betacarotene, Fish Oils and Omega 3's
Helps maintain healthy, smooth skin and mucous membranes. Essential for keeping the eyes healthy and moist, and helping the body to form blood, bones and teeth. Carotene is the plant derivative converted by our bodies into Vitamin A. Vitamin D is vital for proper utilisation of calcium and phosphorus to form healthy bones and teeth. EPA and DHA are two unusual Omega-3 fatty acids, vital for keeping blood thin and circulating well, and indispensable for healthy cell formation.
2007-01-05 09:18:07 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Beta Carotene is a natural anti ageing antioxidant that the body converts into Vitamin A. All orange and yellow fruits have betacarotene.
2007-01-05 09:22:45 · answer #2 · answered by CJ W 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Beta-carotene acts as a precursor of vitamin A, and is therefore called a provitamin A compound. Foods or supplements containing beta-carotene are converted to vitamin A for the maintenance of healthy skin, good vision, and a robust immune system.
Beta-carotene is also a powerful antioxidant, and has been shown to help guard against cancer and heart disease.
2007-01-05 12:19:34 · answer #3 · answered by jussagirl 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Beta-carotene is the molecule that gives carrots their orange colour. It is part of a family of chemicals called the carotenoids, which are found in many fruit and vegetables, as well as some animal products such as egg yolks. Carotenoids were first isolated in the early 19th century, and have been synthesised for use as food colourings since the 1950s.
Biologically, beta-carotene is most important as the precursor of vitamin A. It also has anti-oxidant properties and may help in preventing cancer and other diseases.
2007-01-05 09:24:14 · answer #4 · answered by jomarie357 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Beta carotene is provitamin A. It is converted to Vitamin A in the body.
2007-01-05 09:58:16 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Vitamin A :)
Vitamin A plays an important role in vision, bone growth, reproduction, cell division, and cell differentiation, amongst other things.
2007-01-05 09:15:18 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I believe it is an antioxidant or vitamin a and found in carots and sweet potatoes.
2007-01-05 09:21:37 · answer #7 · answered by zaytox0724 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
its vitamin a.
2007-01-05 09:21:29 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋