Monohydroxycarotenoids

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Description

Monohydroxycarotenoids are a group of Xanthophyll Carotenoids.

 

Monohydroxycarotenoids may Enhance the Function of these Substances

Vitamins

 Monohydroxycarotenoids possess provitamin A properties - i.e. they are capable of converting to Vitamin Awithin the body.

 

Types of Monohydroxycarotenoids

 Citroxanthin

 Cryptoxanthin

 

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