a carotenoid light-sensitive pigment. Alpha and beta cryptoxanthin are identical to alpha and beta carotene, respectively, except that the invariant cyclohexene ring has a hydroxyl ligand in the trans position (relative to the long chain).
A carotenoid that's been associated with a decreased risk of cervical cancer. Abundant in many orange fruits, especially mango, tangerines, oranges and papaya.
This carotenoid in the xanthophyll group is abundant in red bell peppers, peaches, oranges, tangerines, and yellow corn. Cryptoxanthin has been associated with reduced incidence of cervical cancer.
is a type nutrient known as a carotene. This means that beta-cryptoxanthin is in the same 'family' of natural food substances as beta-carotene and has the same health benefits.
Cryptoxanthin is a natural carotenoid pigment. It has been isolated from a variety of sources including the petals and flowers of plants in the genus Physalis, orange rind, papaya, egg yolk, butter, and bovine blood serum.