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In the liver, thyroid hormones are needed to convert beta-carotene (the pigment that gives orange, yellow and red fruits and vegetables their colour) into vitamin A. In the past few years, beta-carotene has sparked considerable interest as one of the three key antioxidant vitamins (the other two are vitamins C and E) that play a crucial role in protecting the body against degenerative diseases, such as cancer and heart disease, and those associated with ageing.