Carotenes
Also known as: Hydrocarbon Carotenoids
Description
Carotenes are a group of Carotenoids that are responsible for the red or orange color of many plants.
Carotenes may Interfere with these Substances
Carotenoids
Carotenes compete with Xanthophylls (the other class of Carotenoids) for absorption into the body (and Xanthophylls conversely compete with Carotenes for absorption, therefore consumers should attempt to consume both classes of Carotenoids in balance). [1]
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