Cryptoxanthin

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Overview

Cryptoxanthin is a Monohydroxycarotenoid Xanthophyll (yellow) Carotenoid.  It is actually two related compounds - Alpha-Cryptoxanthin and Beta-Cryptoxanthin.

 

Health Benefits of Cryptoxanthin

Cardiovascular System

 Cryptoxanthin may help to prevent Heart Attack.  [1]

 

Immune System

 Cryptoxanthin may help to prevent Breast Cancer Treatments - Substances.  [2]

 Cryptoxanthin may help to prevent Cancer - Cervix.  [3]

 Cryptoxanthin may help to prevent Cancer - Lung.  [4]

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