Carotenoids are yellow, orange, and red pigments synthesized by plants. The most common carotenoids in North American diets are alpha-carotene, beta-carotene, beta-cryptoxanthin, lutein, zeaxanthin, and lycopene.
The are more than 600 different types of carotenoid many important to human health including Alpha-carotene, beta-carotene, beta-cryptoxanthin, lutein, zeaxanthin, and lycopene. We can get proper amounts of carotenoid by including brightly colored fruits and vegetables in our daily diet. Interestingly, we have to include a little fat in a meal to help the body absorb these important nutrients. |  SuperFood Sources: Health Benefits: • Numerous
• See description of the specific carotenoids
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