Xanthophylls
Also known as: Oxygenated Carotenoids
Description
Xanthophylls are a group of Carotenoids that are responsible for the yellow/orange pigmentation of plants.
Xanthophylls Enhance the Function of these Substances
Vitamins
Xanthophylls may protect Vitamin E against oxidation.
Xanthophylls may Interfere with these Substances
Carotenoids
Xanthophylls compete with Carotenes (the other class of Carotenoids) for absorption into the body (and Carotenes conversely compete with Xanthophylls for absorption, therefore consumers should attempt to consume both classes of Carotenoids in balance). [1]
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