cryptoxanthin

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cryptoxanthin

[¦krip·tō′zan·thən]

(biochemistry)

C₄₀H₅₇O A xanthophyll carotenoid pigment found in plants; convertible to vitamin A by many animal livers.

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Carotenoids

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Beta carotene and beta cryptoxanthin, the two carotenoids with significant provitamin A activity, are susceptible to oxidation and degradation.

Orange maize in Zambia: crop development and delivery experience

Initial and subsequently collected blood samples were analyzed for plasma alpha carotene, beta carotene, beta cryptoxanthin, lutein and zeaxanthin, and lycopene.

Higher carotenoid levels associated with breast cancer protection

lutein and beta cryptoxanthin intakes were "significantly lower" among individuals with depression.

Food origin antioxidants may aid against depression: fruit and vegetable consumption found to be lower in individuals with depression