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This test measures the amount of beta-carotene in the blood. This test also helps in measuring how well your body absorbs fat.
It is a type of carotenoid that is present in vegetables such as carrots, pumpkins, spinach, sweet potatoes, and kale. Beta-carotenes (carotenoids) are a group of red, yellow, or orange pigments. Usually, they are found in vegetables, fruits, fungi, and flowers, among other living things.
Beta-carotene is a compound that is converted into vitamin A by the body. The significance of vitamin A is as follows:
Beta-carotene is found in certain foods. It breaks down and becomes vitamin A in the body. This test is performed if you have signs of low vitamin A that include:
Normal range: 50 to 300 mcg/dL or 0.93 to 5.59 micromol/L.
Low alpha-fetoprotein levels may also mean that the baby has a genetic disorder such as Down syndrome, a genetic problem that causes intellectual disabilities and health problems.
If the level is above 300 mcg/dL, it may be due to too much intake of vitamin A (hypervitaminosis A). Due to high levels of carotene, there is yellow-orange pigmentation in the body that condition is called carotenemia.
A low level indicates that you are malnourished due to beta-carotene deficiency. A beta-carotene insufficiency may result due to vitamin A deficiency. It can also occur if your body won’t absorb much fats due to the digestive tract such as:
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