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BioActive TanCare 60. For the maintenance of normal skin and vision. Pure betacarotene in an easily digestible and stable form – the natural precursor of vitamin A. Provitamin A for the maintenance of normal skin, vision and mucous membranes. Betacarotene is a carotenoid. The carotenoids are divided into two main groups: carotenes and xanthophylls. Carotenes consists of hydrogen and carbon, while xanthophylls additionally contain oxygen atoms. Betacarotene belongs to a group of yellow and red plant dyes. It is betacarotene which gives carrots their orange colour. Betacarotene is fat soluble, ie. is best absorbed along with a fat. This takes place in the upper part of the small intestine. Betacarotene is also a provitamin, as it can be converted to vitamin A when the body is in need.. Beta-carotene is a fat-soluble plant dye, a carotenoid and an antioxidant. There are many carotenes, but beta carotene is the best known. Beta carotene is also called carrot colour. The substance can be found in a wide variety of fruit and vegetableS.. Beta-carotene is a precursor to vitamin A (retinol), which in practice means that the body can convert it to vitamin A in the intestinal mucosa as needed.