carotene

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yellow or orange-red fat-soluble pigments in plants

an orange isomer of an unsaturated hydrocarbon found in many plants; is converted into vitamin A in the liver

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A diet rich in antioxidant vitamins and minerals, such as vitamin C, vitamin E, selenium, and vitamin A (in the form of beta carotene), is the best defence against the free radical damage of oxidation, which in turn causes wrinkles and pigmentation. Source: Internet

Although lycopene is chemically a carotene, it has no vitamin A activity. Source: Internet

Food and nutrition tips: One should eat plenty of fruits and vegetables as they are a source of antioxidants such as beta carotene and vitamins C and E. Intake of vitamin D rich food like milk, eggs and fish is advisable. Source: Internet

Hydrolysis of retinyl esters results in retinol, while provitamin A carotenoids can be cleaved to produce retinal by carotene dioxygenase in the intestinal mucosa. Source: Internet

It is helps in conversion of carotene into vitamin A in hepatic cells, therefore, hypothyroidism may lead to high levels of carotene in the blood, resulting in yellowish tint of only skin (and not the mucous membrane, like sclera) called as cartonemia. Source: Internet

The fat globules contain some yellow-orange carotene, enough in some breeds (such as Guernsey and Jersey cattle) to impart a golden or "creamy" hue to a glass of milk. Source: Internet

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