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What are Carotenoids?11/5/2019 Carrots and other brightly coloured fruits and vegetables owe their pigmentation, in part, to a group of fat-soluble phytonutrients called carotenoids, which are loaded with antioxidants. Carrots, tomatoes, dark green leafy vegetables, sweet potatoes, and many other natural foods wouldn’t be as colourful or as nutritious without them. Carotenoids are essential nutrients that help protect against oxidative stress and benefit our health in many ways, but since our bodies don’t produce them, the only way to get carotenoids is through the foods we eat and from carotenoid supplements. So, let’s talk about the benefits of carotenoids and how to get more of them in your diet. Researchers believe that many of the benefits of carotenoids are due to their free-radical fighting potential. Carotenoids act as antioxidants to help combat damage from oxidative stress. They are among the most robust antioxidants nature has to offer, and different carotenoids have an affinity for different areas of the body. The carotenoids that have been most studied for their health benefits include beta-carotene, lycopene, lutein and zeaxanthin. Carotenoid Health Benefits:
Common Carotenoids
Fruits and vegetables are the most common sources, but egg yolks and red- or orange-pigmented seafood are also sources of carotenoids. Here’s a list of carotenoid superfoods you can get at the grocery store:
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