Category Archives: Cryptoxanthin

Fruit and Vegetables for Improved Carotenoid Status

High plasma carotenoid concentrations are associated with reductions in the risk of developing certain cancers, and high concentrations of particular carotenoids in the retina of the eye can be protective of damaging radiation. However, many clinical studies looking at the … Continue reading

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Lycopene and Cardiovascular Disease

Lycopene is a carotenoid found in high concentrations in tomatoes and tomato products. It is also present in apricots, pink grapefruit, watermelon and papaya, but these foods tend not to be eaten in large amounts and so are not important … Continue reading

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