Betacarotene and Vitamin A

The bright orangered color of nectarines is due to its high betacarotene content. Betacarotene is an antioxidant that helps protect the body from damage from free radicals. Betacarotene is also converted by the body into vitamin A, although the body will not convert more betacarotene into vitamin A than is necessary. Vitamin A helps build and maintain healthy skin, teeth, bone tissue, soft tissue and mucus membranes.