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Introduction The name Beta carotene comes from the Greek “Beta” and Latin “carota” (carrot).Vitamin A exists in two main forms in food: preformed vitamin A, found in animal products, and provitamin A Beta carotene found in plants. Preformed vitamin A is readily absorbed and used by the body, while Provitamin A Beta carotene need to be converted to vitamin A within the body.Provitamin A refers to a group of compounds, primarily carotenoids like beta-carotene, that the body can convert into vitamin A. These compounds are found in plant-based foods, including several fruits and vegetables, and serve as a source of