Concentration Details

Metabolite
HMDB0003993 (alpha-Carotene)
Biospecimen
Blood
Status
Detected and Quantified
Data source
Referenced
Concentration
0.11 +/- 0.09 uM
Age
Adult (>18 years old)
Sex
Both
Condition
Normal
References
    1. Porrini M, Riso P, Brusamolino A, Berti C, Guarnieri S, Visioli F: Daily intake of a formulated tomato drink affects carotenoid plasma and lymphocyte concentrations and improves cellular antioxidant protection. Br J Nutr. 2005 Jan;93(1):93-9. [PubMed:15705230 ]