Studying Vitamin A and Beta Cryptoxanthin metabolism in relation to nutrition
Student Name: Micah Tong. UCD Department: Nutrition/Western Human Nutrition Research Center. UCD Mentor: Betty J. Burri.
This project will test and research the best method for extracting Beta Cryptoxanthin from different parts of gerbils. Beta Cryptoxanthin produces an essential vitamin called vitamin A. Through this experiment he will learn more about the benefits of Beta Cryptoxanthin in human nutrition, which can lead to helping prevent the problem of vitamin A deficiency more effectively around the world.
