Description
Beta-carotene plays an important role in maintaining overall health and supports various bodily functions. It helps strengthen the immune system, reduces the risk of macular degeneration, and lowers the chances of developing cancer and heart disease. Beta-carotene also helps form the pigment rhodopsin in rod cells, enhancing night vision and reducing the risk of cataracts. For these reasons, beta-carotene is commonly used as an ingredient in dietary supplements and health products.
| Subject | Description |
|---|---|
| Appearance | free-flowing particles |
| Odor | red-brown |
| Loss on drying | max. 8% |
| Dispersibility in water | dispersible |
| Use / Dosage | >คลิกเพื่อดูข้อมูล อย. (FDA) |
| Applications | Food supplements |
| Storage | Keep closed, Dry, Dark and Cool place |
| Shelf-Life | 24 months after manufacturing date |
| Quality Assurance | Under FDA standard of Heavy metals, Microorganism and Pesticides controlling |
| Safety Specification | Guarantee specification |
| Product Note | This product is a food ingredient, not instant food |
| Caution Notice | N/A |
Key Benefits of Beta-Carotene
- Antioxidant properties : Beta-carotene is a powerful antioxidant that helps reduce damage caused by free radicals, which result from metabolic processes or exposure to environmental stressors such as sunlight and pollution. Free radicals can induce oxidative stress in eye cells, leading to cellular degeneration. Consuming beta-carotene helps protect these cells from such damage.
- Protection of the retina : Beta-carotene helps protect retinal cells from deterioration, especially the photoreceptor cells—rod cells and cone cells—which are essential for night vision and color vision. Protecting these cells helps reduce the risk of age-related macular degeneration, a leading cause of vision loss in older adults.
- Formation of rhodopsin pigment : Beta-carotene is a precursor to retinal, a key component of rhodopsin, the light-sensitive protein required for vision in low-light conditions. Rhodopsin plays a crucial role in how the eye responds to light, enabling clear vision in the dark. A deficiency in beta-carotene may result in impaired night vision.
- Reduced risk of cataracts : Beta-carotene also helps lower the risk of cataracts, a condition characterized by clouding of the lens. It does so by strengthening eye cells and reducing inflammation. Regular intake of beta-carotene helps promote long-term eye health and supports clearer vision.
Product Safety and Warranty Information
- The product is manufactured through a certified process by leading organizations and has certification for industry standards that can be referenced.
- It has undergone food safety testing based on standards such as microbe and heavy metal testing, as well as contamination screening.
- The product is a raw material for industrial use, not a finished product. Users must have the knowledge and appropriate tools for using the raw material.
- The product is warranted according to the specifications, please refer to the terms and conditions for details.
