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alpha-carotene
lesser component of carotenoids in fruits & vegetables
Notes:
- higher serum alpha-carotene levels associated with lower mortality (see carotene in serum)
- up to 40% reduction in all cause mortality (14 year window) for subjects with serum levels > 9 ug/dL vs 0-1 ug/dL [1]
Related
beta-carotene
carotene in serum
vitamin supplementation
General
carotenoid
vitamin A
Database Correlations
PUBCHEM correlations
References
- Li C et al
Serum-carotene concentrations and risk of death among U.S.
adults: The Third National Health and Nutrition Examination
Follow-Up Study.
Arch Intern Med 2010 Nov 22
PMID: 21098341
Substructures
isoprene