Crocin

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Description

Crocin is a type of Xanthophyll Carotenoid.  Physically, Crocin is orange in color and chemically, it is a Gentiobiose ester of the Xanthophyll, Crocetin.

 

Health Benefits of Crocin

Cells

 Crocin may stimulate (normal) Apoptosis in some types of Cancer cells.  [1]

 

Immune System

 Crocin may stimulate (normal) Apoptosis in some types of Cancer cells:  [2]

 Crocin may help to destroy Cancer - Colon cells.  [3]

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