Carotenoids - Antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, anti-cancer
Carotenoids provide red, orange and red pigments of vegetables and fruits.
- High amounts found in pumpkins, carrots, spinach, kale, tomatoes, oranges, yams
- Support immune system and eyes
- There are > 600 carotenoids
Beta-carotene
Can be converted to vitamin A.
Beta-carotene is converted in the duodenum to retinal, the body’s usable form of
vitamin A.
Lutein, Lycopene, Zeaxanthin
Lutein, lycopene and zeaxanthin support eye health. Allow rods and cones in the eyes to absorb blue light, which can potentially induce oxidative damage;
