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Results 1 - 3 of 3 for Carotenoids
  1. ... belongs to a group of colored pigments called carotenoids. It's converted to vitamin A in the body ... and other red, orange, and yellow pigments called carotenoids are considered antioxidants. They provide about 50% of ...
  2. ... is a type of organic pigment called a carotenoid. It is related to beta-carotene and vitamin ... eye vitamin." Lutein is one of two major carotenoids found in the human eye (macula and retina). ...
  3. ... is a type of organic pigment called a carotenoid. It is related to beta-carotene and gives ...