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Carotenoids are organic pigments that occur in foods. They are the phytonutrients like beta-carotene, alpha-carotene, gamma-carotene, lycopene, lutein, and astaxanthin that are found in vegetables and fruits and act as antioxidants and may help fight diseases like heart disease, macular degeneration, and some cancers.

Top Resources on Carotenoids

• World's Healthiest Foods: Carotenoids
• Linus Pauling Institute: Carotenoids: Alpha-Carotene, Beta-Carotene, Beta-Cryptoxanthin, Lycopene, Lutein and Zeaxanthin
• Office of Dietary Supplements: Vitamin A and Carotenoids
• International Carotenoid Society: Carotenoids
• Macular Degeneration Support: Lutein And Zeaxanthin May Offer Protection Against MD
• Astaxanthin Biochemical Properties: Carotenoids
• Wikipedia: Carotenoid
• United States Department of Agriculture: USDA-NCC Carotenoid Database for U.S. Foods
• PubMed: Carotenoid Journal Articles

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