Lutein and zeaxanthin are two types of carotenoids, which are pigments (yellow to red) found in vegetables. They are present…
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Folate is a B vitamin that functions as a coenzyme in the metabolism of nucleic and amino acids. Folate is…
Vitamin D3 (also called cholecalciferol) is the form synthesized from cholesterol in sun-exposed skin. For healthy children and adults, exposing…
Vitamin D2 commonly known as ergocalciferol occurs in plant foods. This fat soluble vitamin assists body to absorb phosphorus and…
In chemistry, betaine is any neutral chemical compounds having positively charged cationic functional group such as phosphonium cation or quaternary…
Beta-carotene is classified as a carotenoid, a class of phytochemicals. Carotenoids are a group of plant pigments that are the…
Alpha carotene is a cyclic carotene having beta and epsilon ring at opposite ends respectively. It is regarded as the…
Beta-cryptoxanthin belongs to the class of carotenoids, specifically xanthophylls. In the human body, Beta-cryptoxanthin is converted to vitamin A (retinol)…