This naturally-occurring, non-vitamin compound is sometimes administered in cancer patients to ameliorate symptoms oforal mucositis arising from chemotherapy. The absorption of this compound into the body is severely decreased when it isconsumed along with the weight loss drug Orlistat. Sufferers of erythropoietic protoporphyria decrease their sun sensitivity byconsuming this compound, which is absorbed in the duodenum by the same membrane proteins that absorb Vitamin E. Thisis the most common compound in a class of un
This naturally-occurring, non-vitamin compound is sometimes administered in cancer patients to ameliorate symptoms oforal mucositis arising from chemotherapy. The absorption of this compound into the body is severely decreased when it isconsumed along with the weight loss drug Orlistat. Sufferers of erythropoietic protoporphyria decrease their sun sensitivity byconsuming this compound, which is absorbed in the duodenum by the same membrane proteins that absorb Vitamin E. Thisis the most common compound in a class of unsaturated C40 hydrocarbons that also includes lycopene; those compoundsare contrasted with oxygen-containing xanthophylls. A harmless jaundice-like condition that does not affect the whites of the eyes results from overconsumption of this compound, which is cleaved to form two molecules of retinal that further react toform vitamin A. For 10 points, name this red-orange pigment abundant in root vegetables like yams and carrots.
This naturally-occurring, non-vitamin compound is sometimes administered in cancer patients to ameliorate symptoms oforal mucositis arising from chemotherapy.
 beta-carotene [prompt on carotene]