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caroteneNaturally occurring pigment of the carotenoid group. Carotenes produce the orange, yellow, and red colours of carrots, tomatoes, oranges, and crustaceans. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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According to AIST, the antioxidation effect is equal to that of beta-carotene - currently the most efficient organic material antioxidiser available. Research subjects who ate salads troweled with fat-free dressing didn't absorb alpha-carotene, beta-carotene, or lycopene (important "fat-soluble" disease fighters) from the raw vegetables. Carotenoids--like beta-carotene, lutein, and lycopene--are a good indicator of how much fruit and vegetables a person eats. |
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