carotenoid
carotenoid
Definition
ca·rot·enoid (kə rät′'n o̵id′)
noun
any of several red and yellow plant and animal pigments related to and including carotene
adjective
- of or like carotene
- of the carotenoids
carotenoid
Usage Examples
Converse of object
- contain: And if you regularly eat foods that contain this carotenoid, you'll enjoy several healthy benefits.
- call: The bright colors, such as red and yellows, are based on pigments called carotenoids, which are derived from their diets.
- include: Vitamins include carotenoids, vitamins C and E, and folate.
- find: The levels of carotenoids found were comparable to those found by other workers.
- obtain: In the wild, fish obtain carotenoids from animal and vegetable matter that they consume when browsing on natural flora and fauna.
- locate: Lutein is the primary carotenoid located in the center of the retina, called the macula.
Adjective modifier
- mixed: The recommended daily dose of mixed carotenoids is 50mg for 6 weeks before exposure, or 25mg for 12 weeks.
- other: The other carotenoids do not contribute to vitamin A in any appreciable manner.
- dietary: The objective of the study was to examine the relationship between specific dietary carotenoids and the incidence of coronary artery disease ( CAD ).
- natural: Because of this, the scientific community has now recognized the importance of natural mixed carotenoids including beta carotene.
- specific: CONCLUSIONS: Consumption of fruits and vegetables high in specific carotenoids and vitamins may reduce premenopausal breast cancer risk.
- primary: Lutein is the primary carotenoid located in the center of the retina, called the macula.
Modifies a noun
- pigment: The scientists varied the food intake of carotenoid pigments in a group of brother finches.
- level: In the last few years, successful attempts have been made to increase the carotenoid levels by regulating certain metabolic steps or by cross-breeding.
- content: Olson, V.A. ( 2006 ) Estimating nutrient intake in comparative studies of animals: an example using dietary carotenoid content in birds.
- intake: There was no change in carotenoid intake during the trial.
- family: Lutein is a member of the carotenoid family, known for their anti-oxidant properties.
- lutein: The carotenoids lutein and zeaxanthin may help fight age-related eye disease.
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