Vitamin A

Beta-carotene is a natural substance belonging to carotenoids, a group of plant pigments. It is a precursor to vitamin A and is often referred to as provitamin A because the body can convert it into vitamin A when needed.

Beta-carotene is found in many yellow, orange, and dark green vegetables and fruits, such as carrots, sweet potatoes, spinach, mangoes, and papaya. It gives these foods their characteristic color.