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beta-carotene
noun
be·ta-car·o·tene
ˈbā-tə-ˈker-ə-ˌtēn
-ˈka-rə-
: an isomer of carotene found in dark green and dark yellow vegetables and fruits
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Leafy greens contain antioxidants and other brain-protective compounds, like lutein, folate, and beta-carotene.
—Chelsea Rae Bourgeois, Rdn, Health, 11 Dec. 2024
Cranberries are high in potassium, which helps with electrolyte balance and cell signaling, as well as other important nutrients such as antioxidants, beta-carotene, and vitamin C.
—Rosemary Trout, Discover Magazine, 27 Nov. 2024
Water-soluble nutrients in the vegetables leach into the water, decreasing certain nutrients and phytochemicals like vitamin C and beta-carotene.
—Jillian Kubala, Health, 26 Nov. 2024
However, frozen carrots may have less beta-carotene than fresh ones.18
The canning process uses heat, which can degrade some nutrients.
—Adrienne Dellwo, Verywell Health, 22 Oct. 2024
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First Known Use
1934, in the meaning defined above
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“Beta-carotene.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/beta-carotene. Accessed 23 Dec. 2024.
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beta-carotene
noun
be·ta-car·o·tene
-ˈkar-ə-ˌtēn
: a form of carotene found in dark green and dark yellow vegetables and fruits
Medical Definition
beta-carotene
noun
be·ta-car·o·tene
variants
or β-carotene
: a reddish-orange pigment that is an an isomer of carotene found chiefly in orange and dark green and yellow vegetables and fruits (such as carrots, sweet potatoes, and spinach) and that is converted to vitamin A in the body
Note: Beta-carotene is the most active and widespread provitamin A and is derived commercially from natural sources or is prepared synthetically.
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