About Vitamin A
The term Vitamin A is used to refer to a group of compound necessary for growth, immune system, reproductions, and vision.
There are two types of Vitamin A-
- Preformed Vitamin A – found in animal products.
- Provitamin A Carotenoids – found in plants.
Provitamin A carotenoids can be converted to Vitamin A. Beta-carotene is the most known of these carotenoids and the most active. Carotenoids have a wide spectrum of colors, such as yellow, red, and orange hues. Read more