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- 4. One primary function is to protect and condition the cornea
- 5. Alpha-Carotene and Beta Carotene are capable of being converted into this (2 wds)
- 9. A fat-soluble carotenoid with a unique molecular structure that makes it an extremely effective antioxidant
- 10. Lycopene has been shown in studies to eliminate these highly damaging free radicals
- 11. Beta-carotene is known for the orange and yellow colors in fruits and vegetables, but it can merge with other phytonutrients resulting in foods with shades of red and __________.
- 12. Red in color, this carotenoid is what gives tomatoes their rich, ruby appearance
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- 1. Natural pigments that possess strong antioxidant properties
- 2. Carotenoids are highly unsaturated, lipid-soluble organic compounds which occur naturally in plants, and in some bacterial strains, fungus and __________
- 3. Singlet oxygen radicals are highly reactive byproducts of oxidation and can be devastating to healthy __________ (2 words)
- 6. Cartenoids are powerful phytonutrient __________ capable of quenching impressive amounts of oxidation
- 7. A yellow plant pigment necessary to maintain the health of the macula region of the eye
- 8. Scientific studies have shown that Lutein may serve to protect skin from the damage induced by this (2 words)