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beta-carotene

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beta-carotene
n.
A phytonutrient that is an isomer of carotene found in dark green and yellow fruits and vegetables and that is converted to vitamin A, primarily in the liver.
beta-carotene (bā·t·ke·rō·tēn),
n a plant pigment, antioxidant, and biochemical precursor to vitamin A. Large doses may increase the risk of lung cancer and cardiac disease.
beta-carotene
see carotene.
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