First, the nature is different

1, β-carotene: β-carotene is one of the most common isomers of carotene. The * * * yoke double bond composed of isoprene residue is a polyene pigment.

2. B vitamins: Vitamin B includes vitamin B 1, vitamin B2, vitamin B6, vitamin B 12, nicotinic acid, pantothenic acid, folic acid and biotin.

Second, the role is different

1, β-carotene: The antioxidant activity of β -carotene mainly lies in its ability to scavenge free radicals. β -carotene molecules contain multiple double bonds, which are easily oxidized in the presence of light, heat, oxygen and active free radical ions, thus protecting the body from being destroyed.

2, B vitamins: promote blood circulation, assist hydrochloric acid production, blood flow formation, sugar metabolism. It is helpful to human perception and make brain function play its best role; It plays a positive role in energy metabolism, growth, appetite and learning ability. Help the human body resist aging and the adverse effects of alcohol and tobacco on the human body.

Third, the main value is different

1, β-carotene: β-carotene, a tetraterpene compound, has high pharmacological and nutritional value, and has been widely used in medicine, health care products, food additives and cosmetics. It can be used as food additive, nutritional fortifier and pharmaceutical preparation.

2, B vitamins: help sugar, fat, protein metabolism to release energy.

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