Carotenoids are a large group of nutrients. They are found in brightly colored fruits and vegetables such as pumpkins, carrots, oranges, tomatoes, watermelons, sweet potatoes, and green leafy vegetables. Such as spinach, kale, and cabbage menu. Carotenoids can be divided into more than 600 subtypes, but each type The ones that people are familiar with are usually the beta-carotene group. , Lycopene , Lutein and Zeaxanthin. UFABET

When certain carotenoid phytonutrients enter the body. The body digests and converts these substances into vitamin A. These are free radicals that are necessary for the body to function and may have a beneficial effect on health in the following areas:

• Reduce the risk of cataracts and Age-Related Macular Disease (AMD) by helping to slow down and inhibit cell degeneration. Lutein and zeaxanthin are phytonutrients that are often studied about eye health. 
• Reduce the risk of prostate cancer Skin cancer and lung cancer. Subtypes of carotenoids may affect different types of cancer. But the carotenoid that stands out and has clear research confirming its anti-cancer properties is lycopene. And reducing the risk of prostate cancer.

Of the provitamin A carotenoids, beta-carotene is the most powerful. When it comes to turning into vitamin A; twice as much beta-carotene becomes vitamin A than does alpha-carotene or beta-cryptoxanthin. Beta-carotene was the first and is the most widely studied of the carotenoids. It seems to be capable of both positive and negative effects. Especially for smokers taking it as a supplement.