alpha carotene

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alpha carotene

An isomer of carotene.

alpha carotene Nutrition A carotenoid abundant in carrots, sweet potatoes, cantalope, which has vitamin A and immunostimulatory activity; AC consumption is linked to ↓ risk of lung CA and cancer cell growth in vitro. See Carotenoid.

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