provitamin
noun
pro·vi·ta·min
(ˌ)prō-ˈvī-tə-mən 
: a precursor of a vitamin convertible into the vitamin in an organism
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Retinol is a form of vitamin A, so the proponents of this trend advocate for eating foods rich in vitamin A or beta-carotene, a provitamin the body converts into retinol.123
Fruits and vegetables with yellow, orange, and green hues—such as carrots and papayas—contain high amounts of beta-carotene.
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Stephanie Brown, Verywell Health, 17 Mar. 2025
Some natural supplements like cod liver oil contain higher doses of provitamin A, which may not be safe for pregnant people.
—Elizabeth Barnes, Verywell Health, 19 Feb. 2025
Kale is rich in nutrients that may enhance immune function, such as vitamin C, manganese, magnesium, folate, and provitamin A carotenoids.4
Kale is high in folate, a nutrient that supports the production of T-cells.
—Jillian Kubala, Health, 16 Dec. 2024
Carrots Like sweet potatoes, carrots are packed with provitamin A carotenoids like beta-carotene.
—Jillian Kubala, Health, 7 Oct. 2024
Once consumed, provitamin A carotenoids are converted into vitamin A in the body.
—Melissa Nieves, Verywell Health, 7 Aug. 2024
This 'provitamin' converts into vitamin A in the body and supports vision and reproductive health.
—Anthea Levi, Health, 6 Aug. 2024
Essential hair care ingredients infused in the formula—think castor oil, panthenol provitamin B5, and Biotinoyl Tripeptide-1—condition each strand, supporting your current brow health and promoting future growth.
—Katie Decker-Jacoby, StyleCaster, 18 June 2024
Pineapple ceramides improve the appearance of tone and texture, while provitamin B5 attracts hydration to the skin and keeps it there.
—Danielle Cohen, Glamour, 10 Apr. 2024
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Stephanie Brown, Verywell Health, 17 Mar. 2025
Some natural supplements like cod liver oil contain higher doses of provitamin A, which may not be safe for pregnant people.
—Elizabeth Barnes, Verywell Health, 19 Feb. 2025
Kale is rich in nutrients that may enhance immune function, such as vitamin C, manganese, magnesium, folate, and provitamin A carotenoids.4
Kale is high in folate, a nutrient that supports the production of T-cells.
—Jillian Kubala, Health, 16 Dec. 2024
Carrots Like sweet potatoes, carrots are packed with provitamin A carotenoids like beta-carotene.
—Jillian Kubala, Health, 7 Oct. 2024
Once consumed, provitamin A carotenoids are converted into vitamin A in the body.
—Melissa Nieves, Verywell Health, 7 Aug. 2024
This 'provitamin' converts into vitamin A in the body and supports vision and reproductive health.
—Anthea Levi, Health, 6 Aug. 2024
Essential hair care ingredients infused in the formula—think castor oil, panthenol provitamin B5, and Biotinoyl Tripeptide-1—condition each strand, supporting your current brow health and promoting future growth.
—Katie Decker-Jacoby, StyleCaster, 18 June 2024
Pineapple ceramides improve the appearance of tone and texture, while provitamin B5 attracts hydration to the skin and keeps it there.
—Danielle Cohen, Glamour, 10 Apr. 2024
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“Provitamin.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/provitamin. Accessed 24 Mar. 2025.
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provitamin
noun
pro·vi·ta·min
(ˈ)prō-ˈvīt-ə-mən
: a precursor of a vitamin convertible into the vitamin in an organism
ergosterol is a provitamin of vitamin D
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