Function:
1. Beta-carotene is an antioxidant and therefore may offer some protection against certain cancers and other diseases.
2. Beta-carotene is a naturally occurring substance present in green and yellow fruits and vegetables.
3. In the body, beta-carotene is converted into vitamin A and beta-carotene is used as a vitamin supplement to prevent or treat vitamin A deficiency.
4. Beta-carotene can help prevent or treat reactions to the sun in some specific groups of patients.
Application:
1.Medical Purpose
Beta-Carotene is recognized to have functions of anti-oxidation, caducity resistance, etc., for instance, beta-carotene can improve immunity of AIDS patients.
2.Food Additive
Besides caducity resistance and immunity improvement, beta-carotene is also an important pigment and confirmed as nutritious food additive. Beta-Carotene can be used as intensifying agent for lipid foods such as margarine salad oil and benne oil to help beta-carotene absorption by human body.
3.Cosmetics
Beta-Carotene extractives contain abundant amino acid, vitamin, natural wet factor, microelement and other bioactive substances, and cosmetics (lipstick, kermes, etc.) added with beta-carotene present natural and full color and luster and protect skin.
Specification: