ANTIOXIDANTS

Carotenoids - Antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, anti-cancer

Overview

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;