β-carotene (C40H56) is one of the carotenoids, which is abundant in plants, giving fruits and vegetables a full yellow and orange color.
Nutritional enhancers
Like other carotenoids, β-carotene is an antioxidant. Eating foods rich in β-carotene protects the body from contact with a damaging molecule called free radicals, which cause damage to cells through the oxidation process.
At the same time, β-carotene is converted into vitamin A by the body when needed. When the body needs it, β-carotene is converted to vitamin A, a feature that makes β-carotene a safe source of vitamin A.
antioxidant
Moreover, β-carotene is an excellent antioxidant, it and vitamin E, vitamin C have a synergistic effect, their combination is called the antioxidant "iron triangle", with a strong antioxidant effect. Add β carotene to cosmetics such as lipstick and rouge to make its color natural and plump, and it can also nourish and protect the skin.
Food sources
The richest sources of β-carotene are leafy greens and yellow, orange fruits (such as carrots, spinach, lettuce, potatoes, sweet potatoes, broccoli, cantaloupes, and winter melons). In general, the more intensely colored a fruit or vegetable is, the richer it is in β-carotene.