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;
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