
Carotenoids / vitamin A
Quick summary of the science :
Carotenoids are plant pigments responsible for bright red, yellow and orange hues in many fruits and vegetables. The health benefits of consuming carotenoids comes from their vitamin A activity in the body. These benefits include support for the skin, immune system, heart and eyes
Carotenoids include alpha carotene, beta carotein, lycopene, lutein and zeaxanthine.
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