β-Carotene (β-Car)

Beta-carotene is one of the carotenoids and an orange-soluble fat-soluble compound. It is the most common and stable natural pigment in nature. Many natural foods such as green vegetables, sweet potatoes, carrots, spinach, papaya, mango, etc., are rich in beta-carotene. Beta-carotene is an antioxidant that has detoxification effect and is an indispensable nutrient for maintaining human health. It has significant functions in anti-cancer, prevention of cardiovascular diseases, cataracts and anti-oxidation, and thus prevents aging and aging. A variety of degenerative diseases. Beta-carotene can be converted into vitamin A after entering the human body, and there is no cumulative poisoning of vitamin A due to excessive feeding. In addition, it also has a good effect in promoting the growth and growth of animals. Basic Information Specialist classification: growth and development examination classification: blood examination Applicable gender: whether men and women apply fasting: fasting Analysis results: Below normal: Cirrhosis of the liver. Normal value: --carotene: 0.93-3.7μmol/L Above normal: Mucinous edema, diabetes, chronic nephritis. A large intake of carotene, serum β-carotene up to 9.3μmol / L (500μg / dl), called caroteneemia, can disappear after a few weeks. negative: Positive: Tips: According to the nutritional status of the whole body, milk, eggs, fruits, soy milk, etc. are given in the meal. Normal value 0.93 to 3.7 μmol/L (50 to 200 μg/dl). Clinical significance 1, increased mucinous edema, diabetes, chronic nephritis. A large intake of carotene, serum β-carotene up to 9.3μmol / L (500μg / dl), called caroteneemia, can disappear after a few weeks. 2, reduce cirrhosis. Low results may be diseases: high results of systemic mucinous edema may be disease: cirrhosis precautions It is not advisable to eat foods rich in beta carotene before blood draw, such as green or yellow vegetables, such as spinach, grass head, pea sprouts, leeks, red sweet potatoes, carrots, pumpkins, etc. Inspection process After ethanol is used to precipitate vitamin A-binding retinol-binding egg-binding protein (RBP) and lipoprotein bound to carotene, B-carotene and vitamin A are simultaneously extracted by petroleum ether. The yellow intensity in petroleum ether is measured at a wavelength of 440 to 450 nm, and the total carotene content in the serum can be determined. Not suitable for the crowd no. Adverse reactions and risks no.

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