Health hazards Associated with Consuming Excessive Amounts of beta-Carotene

What is beta-Carotene?







Beta-carotene is a strongly-coloured red-orange pigment abundant in plants and fruits. It is an organic compound and chemically is classified as a hydrocarbon and specifically as a terpenoid (isoprenoid), reflecting its derivation from isoprene units. Beta-carotene is biosynthesized from geranylgeranyl pyrophosphate. It is a member of the carotenes, which are