Beta carotene

Generic Name
Beta carotene
Brand Names
Pregvit
Drug Type
Small Molecule
Chemical Formula
C40H56
CAS Number
7235-40-7
Unique Ingredient Identifier
01YAE03M7J
Background

Beta-carotene, with the molecular formula C40H56, belongs to the group of carotenoids consisting of isoprene units. The presence of long chains of conjugated double bonds donates beta-carotene with specific colors. It is the most abundant form of carotenoid and it is a precursor of the vitamin A. Beta-carotene is composed of two retinyl groups. It is an anti...

Indication

Beta-carotene is FDA approved to be used as a nutrient supplement and to be even added in infant formula as a source of vitamin A. It is also approved to be used as a color additive for food products, drugs (with the label of "only as a color additive") and cosmetics.
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Associated Conditions
Deficiency, Vitamin A
Associated Therapies
Nutritional supplementation

The Effect of Zinc, β-carotene, and Vitamin D3 in Preterm Delivery Through Placental MyD88, TRIF, NFkB, and IL-1β

First Posted Date
2016-12-29
Last Posted Date
2017-11-21
Lead Sponsor
Indonesia University
Target Recruit Count
56
Registration Number
NCT03005496

Randomized Trial of Beta-Carotene and Macular Degeneration

Phase 3
Conditions
First Posted Date
1999-09-24
Last Posted Date
2005-06-24
Lead Sponsor
National Eye Institute (NEI)
Registration Number
NCT00000152

Randomized Trials of Vitamin Supplements and Eye Disease

First Posted Date
1999-09-24
Last Posted Date
2005-06-24
Lead Sponsor
National Eye Institute (NEI)
Registration Number
NCT00000161
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