Carotenoids

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