How to Use beta-carotene in a Sentence

beta-carotene

noun
  • Studies have shown that consuming foods rich in beta-carotene can help reduce the risk of AMD.
    Discover Magazine, 30 June 2023
  • There are hundreds of types of carotenoids, but three—beta-carotene, lutein, and lycopene—are most important to human health.
    Lauren Manaker Ms, Rdn, Health, 17 Aug. 2024
  • It’s loaded with antioxidants and vitamins like beta-carotene and vitamin C, and one cup of the green kind has 5.2 grams of carbs.
    Women's Health, 16 Aug. 2023
  • Higher amounts of beta-carotene stains the leaves a striking yellow color, hence the nickname Golden Lettuce.
    Michael Irving, New Atlas, 16 Sep. 2024
  • Orange carrots have lots of alpha- and beta-carotene, while black carrots are rich in phenolic compounds.
    Cynthia Sass, Mph, Rd, Health, 30 June 2023
  • The fruit is also a great source of beta-carotene, which works to protect one's body from damaging molecules called free radicals.
    Daryl Austin, USA TODAY, 13 May 2023
  • These gourds are rich in beta-carotene, a pigment that gives pumpkins their signature orange color.
    Stephanie Brown, Verywell Health, 13 Sep. 2023
  • Leafy greens: Spinach, kale, and Swiss chard are excellent sources of antioxidants such as vitamin C and beta-carotene.
    Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 31 July 2023
  • In fact, sweet potatoes are a very nutritious root vegetable, packed with protein, calcium, vitamin A, and beta-carotene.
    Pam Lolley, Southern Living, 7 July 2023
  • This fat is then turned into butter by adding water, an emulsifier, beta-carotene for color and rosemary oil for flavor.
    Margherita Bassi, Smithsonian Magazine, 17 July 2024
  • This is because beta-carotene is a powerful antioxidant that helps protect the eyes from damage caused by free radicals.
    Discover Magazine, 30 June 2023
  • This leafy green herb is full of amino acids, beta-carotene, fatty acids, and vitamins C, A, B1, and B2 that give it soothing and reparative benefits to promote healthy, strong hair between salon visits.
    Annie Blay, Allure, 26 July 2024
  • Stone fruits, like peaches, apricots and cherries, also provide extra beta-carotene and vitamin C that help protect your skin against sun damage.
    Brenna Gauchat, The Arizona Republic, 30 July 2024
  • Cantaloupe is loaded with beta-carotene (vitamin A), which safeguards your eyesight, helps keep your mind sharp, and reduces inflammation.
    Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 June 2024
  • The root vegetable is also a rich source of beta-carotene, an antioxidant associated with a host of health benefits, Palladino says.
    Women's Health, 22 Feb. 2023
  • Cooked carrots release more beta-carotene, an antioxidant the body uses to create vitamin A.
    Sandee Lamotte, CNN, 1 Feb. 2024
  • The carotenoid antioxidant called beta-carotene was found to be linked to a low rate of cancers, including colorectal cancer.5 Carrots also contain another carotenoid called lycopene.
    Cynthia Sass, Mph, Rd, Health, 30 June 2023
  • This hydrating snack contains 28 mcg of vitamin A and other eye-healthy compounds, including lycopene, lutein, zeaxanthin, and beta-carotene.
    Lauren O'Connor, Ms, Health, 2 Sep. 2024
  • The body can convert beta-carotene into retinol, so indirect sources include yellow, red, and green leafy vegetables like spinach, carrots, sweet potatoes, and red peppers, as well as yellow fruits like mangos, papaya, and apricots.
    Byerin Prater, Fortune Well, 16 Aug. 2023
  • Steaming spinach can also preserve its folate content and results in significantly higher levels of beta-carotene than raw spinach.
    Jamie Johnson, Verywell Health, 15 Aug. 2024
  • Basil provides antioxidants like lutein and beta-carotene, which are important for fending off cancer, heart disease, arthritis and diabetes.
    Bethany Thayer, Detroit Free Press, 22 July 2023
  • Sweet potatoes Sweet potatoes provide potassium, vitamin C, fiber, and beta-carotene—an antioxidant that prevents certain types of cancer and mops up free radicals.
    Stephanie Karpinske, Parents, 17 Aug. 2023
  • The beta-carotene in carrots is red-orange, a shade canthaxanthin can emulate, which is why it’s more commonly used in pills specifically marketed for tanning purposes.
    Madison San Miguel, Allure, 5 Jan. 2024
  • When shopping for broccoli, pick bunches that have rich color as that indicates maximum nutrient value; the more vivid green, purplish, or blue-green florets contain more beta-carotene and vitamin C than yellow or fading ones.
    Treehugger Editors, Treehugger, 7 Sep. 2023
  • Carrots Rich in beta-carotene and vitamin C, carrots contain inflammation-fighting antioxidants that can help protect the airway from damage.
    Ashley Baumohl, Health, 20 Apr. 2023
  • Watermelon also has loads of phytochemicals like vitamin C and beta-carotene, which research has found to prevent chronic disease and calm bloat triggered by inflammation.
    Colleen De Bellefonds, Women's Health, 30 June 2023

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