Definitions
Wiktionary
- n. organic chemistry A xanthophyll pigment (a hydroxy derivative of carotene) that occurs widely in nature.
Etymologies
- crypto- + xanthin (Wiktionary)
Examples
“The antioxidant brigade is led by Vitamin C, followed by dogged foot-soldiers including beta-carotene, beta-cryptoxanthin, quercitin, ferulic acid and kaempferol, all of which not only fight cancer but assist the body in its detoxification activities.”
The Huffington Post: Neil Zevnik: Cauliflower: Cinderella for Christmas
“Calcium, vitamin C and beta cryptoxanthin (BC) are also beneficial skin health nutrients.”
“The cryptoxanthin in mangoes, oranges and papayas seems to decrease the risk of cervical cancer.”
“Green Capsicums contain lutein and zeaxanthin which help age-related eye problems, Orange Capsicums contain beta-carotene and beta-cryptoxanthin which help reduce the risk of developing emphysema and lung cancer while Red Capsicums contain lycopene and beta-cryptoxane.”
“Pink and red grapefruit are colored by lycopene, and red sweet oranges by a mixture of lycopene and beta-carotene and by cryptoxanthin.”
Simon & Schuster: On Food and Cooking, The Science and Lore of the Kitchen
“A serving of fresh papaya has roughly 15 times the beta-cryptoxanthin of an orange.”
“Papaya - 15 times more beta-cryptoxanthin than oranges”
“Three carotenoids were measured by McGraw - lutein, zeaxanthin, and beta-cryptoxanthin - all of which are sold in health food stores around the world.”
“Oranges are rich in the antioxidant beta-cryptoxanthin (the pigment that gives them their brilliant hue).”
“When current smokers were evaluated, those who were also in the group consuming the most cryptoxanthin-rich foods were found to have a 37\% lower risk of lung cancer compared to smokers who ate the least of these health-protective foods.”
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acronema, actin, alpha chitin, alveoli, amino acid, antapical, antenna pigment, apical, apical complex, autogamy, axoneme, axopod and 134 more...
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