The vital nutrientcaroteneCarotene is found primarily in vegetables and to a lesser extent in fruits. Carotene gives plants their typical red, yellow, and orange hues.
Origin and occurrence of carotene
caroteneoccurs in the plant world in various forms, of which more than600 variantsThe most famous is theBeta-carotene. This includes the entire group of so-calledCarotenoidsBeta-carotene is aProvitaminand thus a precursor toVitamin ACarotenes are said to have a wide range of effects and functions, includingantioxidant effectThe best sources of beta-carotene areVegetables and fruits with yellow to orange(e.g. carrots, sweet potatoes, pumpkins, apricots, papayas, mangoes, nectarines, peaches, pears, sea buckthorn) and dark green (e.g. spinach, broccoli, endive, chicory, cress, beetroot leaves)Color.
Medicom offers natural preparations with beta-carotene
Beta-carotenesupports the preservation ofeyesight, helps maintain normalSkin and mucous membrane functionsand promotes theimmune systemand cell division. Various Medicom preparations supply the organism with the vital nutrient beta-carotene, a precursor to vitamin A. The human body then converts it into the vitamin. Among other things, an additional supply of beta-carotene is necessary in the summer due to increased sunlight.Beta-carotenerecommended for healthy skin.Beta-carotene supplementsfrom Medicom promote cell specialization and support the preservation of vision. Because the retina needs the vital nutrientVitamin Afor the conversion of light impulses into nerve impulses. Therefore, the pigments of the retina also have a lotRetinol(Vitamin A). Retinol is consumed during the conversion process. In extreme light situations, i.e., very bright light or very little light, the need for vitamin A is increased.Deficienciesonly noticeable at night. In addition, glare effects increase and the eye reacts more slowly when light changes from bright to dark. Therefore, in case of vitamin A deficiency,driving at nightbe waived.
Carotene preparations as natural prophylaxis
The recommended daily intake ofcaroteneas prophylaxis is approximately 2 mg to 6 mg. In certainRisk factors such as AMD(age-related macular degeneration) is often suitable as intensive prophylaxis or therapy a daily dose of 15 mg – 50 mg from a combination withLuteinandZeaxanthinUnlike vitamin A, carotene cannot be overdosed.Beta-carotenereduces the oxidation of harmful LDL cholesterol and thus offers protection against arteriosclerosis. Experts repeatedly point out the connection betweenVitamin A deficiencyandarteriosclerosisorcardiovascular diseases(heart attack, stroke).
