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07-SEPTEMBER-2008 03:17:44 - Carotene β-Carotene represented by a 3-dimensional stick diagram β-Carotene represented by a 3-dimensional stick diagram Carotene is responsible for the orange colour of the carrots and many other fruits and vegetables. Carotene is responsible for the orange colour of the carrots and many other fruits and vegetables. The term carotene is used for several related substances having the formula C40H56. Carotene is an orange photosynthetic pigment important for photosynthesis. It is responsible for the orange colour of the carrot and many other fruits and vegetables. It contributes to photosynthesis by transmitting the light energy it absorbs to chlorophyll. Chemically, carotene is a terpene, synthesized biochemically from eight isoprene units. It comes in two primary forms designated by characters from the Greek alphabet: alpha-carotene α-carotene and beta-carotene β-carotene. Gamma, delta and epsilon γ, δ and ε-carotene also exist. As hydrocarbons, carotenes are fat-soluble and insoluble in water. Beta-carotene is composed of two retinyl groups, and is broken down in the mucosa of the small intestine by beta-carotene dioxygenase to retinal, a form of vitamin A. Carotene can be stored in the liver and converted to vitamin A as needed, thus making it a provitamin. Contents 1 Dietary sources 2 The multiple forms 3 Beta-carotene and cancer 4 Beta carotene and cognition 5 Carotenemia 6 Production 6.1 Total synthesis 7 Nomenclature 8 References 9 External links Dietary sources The following foods are particularly rich in carotenes see Vitamin A article for amounts: sweet potatoes1 carrots12 goji berries345 cantaloupe melon6 mango7 apricots7 spinach12 kale12 chard2 turnip greens12 dandelion greens2 beet greens2 mustard greens28 collard greens1 watercress2 cilantro1 fresh thyme1 broccoli2 parsley2 romaine lettuce1 ivy gourd9 rose hips10 winter squash12 pumpkin2 cassava11 Absorption from these foods is enhanced if eaten with fats, as carotenes are fat soluble, and if the food is cooked for a few minutes until the plant cell wall splits and the colour is released into any liquid. The multiple forms α-carotene α-carotene β-carotene β-carotene The two primary isomers of carotene, α-carotene and β-carotene, differ in the position of double bonds in the cyclic group at the end. β-Carotene is the more common form and can be found in yellow, orange, and green leafy fruits and vegetables. As a rule of thumb, the greater the intensity of the orange colour of the fruit or vegetable, the more β-carotene it contains. Carotene protects plant cells against the destructive effects of ultraviolet light. β-Carotene is an anti-oxidant. Beta-carotene and cancer It has been shown in trials that the ingestion of beta carotene at about 30 mg/day 10 times the Reference Daily Intake increases the rate of lung cancer and prostate cancer, and increases mortality in smokers and people with a history of asbestos exposure. An article on the American Cancer Society says that The Cancer Research Campaign has called for warning labels on beta carotene supplements to caution smokers that such supplements may increase the risk of lung cancer.12 The New England Journal of Medicine published an article13 in 1994 about a trial which examined the relationship between daily supplementation of beta carotene and vitamin E alpha-tocopherol and the incidence of lung cancer. The study was done using supplements and researchers were aware of the epidemiological correlation between carotenoid-rich fruits and vegetables and lower lung cancer rates. The research concluded that no reduction in lung cancer was found in the participants using these supplements beta-carotene, and furthermore, these supplements may, in fact, have harmful effects. The Journal of the National Cancer Institute published an article in 199614 about a trial that was conducted to determine if vitamin A in the form of retinyl palmitate and beta carotene had any beneficial effects to prevent cancer. The results indicate an increased risk of lung cancer for the participants who consumed the beta-carotene supplement. A randomised trial into the use of β-carotene and vitamin A for prevention of lung cancer had to be stopped early due to the apparent increase in the incidence of lung cancer in those with lung irritation from smoking or asbestos exposure.15 A review of all randomized controlled trials in the scientific literature by the Cochrane Collaboration published in JAMA in 2007 found that beta carotene increased mortality by something between 1 and 8% Relative Risk 1.05, 95% confidence interval 1.01-1.08.16 However, this mea-analysis included two large studies of smokers, so it is not clear that the results apply to the general population.17 Beta carotene and cognition A recent report demonstrated that 50mg of beta carotene every other day prevented cognitive decline in a study of over 4000 physicians at a mean treatment duration of 18 years.18 Carotenemia Main article: Carotenodermia Carotenemia or hypercarotenemia is excess carotene, but unlike excess vitamin A, carotene is non-toxic. Although hypercarotenemia is not particularly dangerous, it can lead to a yellowing of the skin carotenodermia. It is most commonly associated with consumption of an abundance of carrots, but it also can be a medical sign of more dangerous conditions. Production Most of the world's synthetic supply of carotene comes from a manufacturing complex located in Freeport, Texas and owned by DSM. The other major supplier BASF also uses a chemical process to produce beta carotene. Together these suppliers account for about 85% of the beta carotene on the market. In Spain Vitatene produces natural beta carotene from Blakeslea trispora, as does DSM but at much lower amount when compared to its synthetic beta carotene operation. In Australia, organic beta-carotene is produced by Aquacarotene Limited from dried marine algae Dunaliella salina grown in harvesting ponds situated in Karratha, Western Australia. Cognis Australia Pty. Ltd., a subsidiary of the Germany-based company Cognis, is also producing beta carotene from microalgae grown in two sites in Australia that are the world's largest algae farms. In Portugal, the industrial biotechnology company Biotrend is producing natural all-trans beta carotene from a non genetically modified bacteria of the Sphingomonas genus isolated from soil. Carotene is also found in palm oil, corn, and in the milk of Guernsey dairy cows, causing their milk to turn yellow. It is also found in some species of termites. Total synthesis There are currently two commonly used methods of total synthesis of β-carotene. The first was developed by the Badische Anilin- Soda-Fabrik BASF and is based on the Wittig reaction. The second is a Grignard reaction, elaborated by Hoffman-La Roche from the original synthesis of Inhoffen et al. They are both symmetrical; the BASF synthesis is C20 + C20 , and the Hoffman-La Roche synthesis is C19 + C2 + C19. Nomenclature Carotenes are carotenoids containing no oxygen. Carotenoids containing some oxygen are known as xanthophylls. The two ends of the β-carotene molecule are structurally identical, and are called β-rings. Specifically, the group of nine carbon atoms at each end form a β-ring. The α-carotene molecule has a β-ring at one end; the other end is called an ε-ring. There is no such thing as an α-ring. These and similar names for the ends of the carotenoid molecules form the basis of a systematic naming scheme, according to which: α-carotene is β,ε-carotene; β-carotene is β,β-carotene; γ-carotene with one β ring and one uncyclized end that is labelled psi is β,ψ-carotene; δ-carotene with one ε ring and one uncyclized end is ε,ψ-carotene; ε-carotene is ε,ε-carotene 6 μg of dietary β-carotene supplies the equivalent of 1 μg of retinol, or 1 RE Retinol Equivalent. This is equivalent to 3â…“ IU of vitamin A. References ^ a b c d e f g h i j What can foods rich in beta-carotene do for you? ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m Pitchford, Paul 2002, Healing with Whole Foods: Asian Traditions and Modern Nutrition, North Atlantic Books, ISBN 1-55-643471-5 ^ Young G., R. Lawrence, and M. Schreuder 2005. Discovery of the Ultimate Superfood. Essential Science Publishing. ISBN 0-943685-44-3. ^ Gross, P.M., X. Zhang, and R. Zhang 2006. Wolfberry: Nature's Bounty of Nutrition and Health. Booksurge Publishing. ISBN 1-4196-2048-7. ^ Berry Good for You? ^ James Allen Olson, PhD, Iowa State University deceased Cheryl L. Rock, PhD, University of California, San Diego A. Catharine Ross, PhD, The Pennsylvania State University Barbara A. Underwood, PhD 2006-04-23. Dietary Supplement Fact Sheet: Vitamin A. NIH Office of Dietary Supplements website. United States Department of Agriculture. Retrieved on 2007-10-26. ^ a b World's Healthiest Foods: Carotenoids ^ WHFoods: Mustard greens ^ Artemis P. Simopoulos and C. Gopalan, ed. 2003, Plants in Human Health and Nutrition Policy, Karger Publishers, ISBN 3-80-557554-8 ^ Rose Hips ^ Carotenoids in cassava: comparison of open-column and HPLC methods of analysis. ^ British Cancer Organization Calls for Warning Labels on Beta-Carotene 2000-07-31. Retrieved on 2007-03-15. ^ The Alpha-Tocopherol, Beta Carotene Cancer Prevention Study Group 1994. The effect of vitamin E and beta carotene on the incidence of lung cancer and other cancers in male smokers. N. Engl. J. Med. 330 15: 1029-35. PMID 8127329. ^ Omenn GS, Goodman GE, Thornquist MD, et al 1996. Risk factors for lung cancer and for intervention effects in CARET, the Beta-Carotene and Retinol Efficacy Trial. J. Natl. Cancer Inst. 88 21: 1550-9. PMID 8901853. ^ Omenn GS, Goodman GE, Thornquist MD, et al 1996. Effects of a combination of beta carotene and vitamin A on lung cancer and cardiovascular disease. N. Engl. J. Med. 334 18: 1150-5. PMID 8602180. ^ Bjelakovic G, Nikolova D, Gluud LL, Simonetti RG, Gluud C 2007. Mortality in randomized trials of antioxidant supplements for primary and secondary prevention: systematic review and meta-analysis. JAMA 297 8: 842-57. doi:10.1001/jama.297.8.842. PMID 17327526. ^ See the letter to JAMA by Philip Taylor and Sanford Dawsey and the reply by the authors of the original paper. ^ A randomized trial of beta carotene supplementatio...Arch Intern Med. 2007 - PubMed Result External links Beta-carotene website by Martha Evens, School of Chemistry, University of Bristol Berkeley Wellness Guide to Dietary Supplements Beta-carotene on University of Maryland Medical Center World's Healthiest Foods: carotenoids World's Healthiest Foods: alpha-carotene World's Healthiest Foods: beta-carotene MeSH Carotene v d e Types of Plant Pigments Flavonoids Anthocyanins Anthocyanidins Anthoxanthins Proanthocyanidins Tannins Betalains Betacyanins Betaxanthins Carotenoids Xanthophylls Carotenes Retinoids Other Chlorophyll Allophycocyanin Phycocyanin Phycoerythrin Phycoerythrocyanin Quinones Xanthones v d e Carotenoids Carotenes: Carotene Alpha-carotene · Beta-carotene · Lycopene · Phytoene Phytofluene · Neurosporene Retinoids: Acitretin · Alitretinoin · Apocarotenal · Bexarotene · Etretinate · Fenretinide · Isotretinoin · Retinaldehyde · Tazarotene · Vitamin A Retinol, Tretinoin Xanthophylls: Antheraxanthin · Astaxanthin · Canthaxanthin · Citranaxanthin · Cryptoxanthin · Diadinoxanthin · Diatoxanthin · Dinoxanthin · Flavoxanthin · Fucoxanthin · Lutein · Neoxanthin · Rhodoxanthin · Rubixanthin · Violaxanthin · Zeaxanthin Other: Crocin · Crocetin · Peridinin · Food orange 7 Retrieved from http://en..org/wiki/Carotene Categories: Vitamins | Food colorings | Terpenes and terpenoids | Carotenoids Views Article Discussion this page History Personal tools Log in / create account Navigation Main page Contents Featured content Current events Random article Search Go Search Interaction Community portal Recent changes Contact Donate to Help Toolbox What links here Related changes Upload file Special pages Printable version Permanent link Cite this page Languages العربية БългарÑ?ки ÄŒesky Deutsch Español Esperanto Français Bahasa Indonesia Italiano Lietuvių Magyar МакедонÑ?ки Nederlands 日本語 ‪Norsk bokmÃ¥l‬ ‪Norsk nynorsk‬ Polski Português РуÑ?Ñ?кий Suomi Svenska Türkçe ä¸æ–‡ This page was last modified on 24 August 2008, at 23:0
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