Organic-Natural (2%) Beta Carotene From Carrot

About Organic-Natural (2%) Beta Carotene From Carrot

The name beta carotene comes from the Greek beta and Latin carota carrot

 It is the yelloworange pigment that gives vegetables and fruits their rich colors

 H Wachenroder crystallized beta carotene from carrot roots in 1831 and came up with the name carotene

The human body converts beta carotene into vitamin A retinol  beta carotene is a precursor of vitamin A We need vitamin A for healthy skin and mucus membranes our immune system and good eye health and vision

Several studies have shown that antioxidants through diet help peoples immune systems protect against free radicals and lower the risk of developing cancer and heart disease