Carotenoids

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@Mictorrani · 3 years ago

Colours V: Colours Of Plants

Of course there are numerous plant pigments. I will not even try to be exhaustive on the subject, but will concentrate on three categories. One is chlorophyll, unavoidable when discussing plants and c...

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@Mictorrani · 3 years ago

Not Only Beta-Carotene: Carotenoids (Carotenes & Xanthophylls)

Carotenoids are a class of fat-soluble pigments found primarily in plants, algae and photosynthetic bacteria, where they play a role in the photosynthetic process. They can occur in non-photosynthetic...

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@Mictorrani · 3 years ago

Lutein & Zeaxanthin: Nutrients that Protect Your Eyes from Ageing

Lutein and zeaxanthin are carotenoids. They are isomers, which means that their molecular formula is the same but the structure is different. Their chemical properties are similar, but not necessar...

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