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(Synonyms Other Names : Cryptoxanthin, cryptoxanthol, hydroxy-beta-carotene)

* Beta-cryptoxanthin is a strong antioxidant and prevents that free radicals can damage your cells and DNA. * Beta-cryptoxanthin seems to reduce the risk of lung cancer, mouth cancer and colon cancer. Studies have demonstrated that beta-cryptoxanthin can reduce the risk of lung cancer by more than 30 per cent. Researchers believe that the anti-cancer effect is linked to the antioxidant effect of beta-cryptoxanthin, but also to a specific expression of a gene that protects cells from becoming cancerous. *Other studies showed that beta-cryptoxanthin reduces risk for rheumatoid arthritis by 41 per cent.*Beta-cryptoxanthin is a source of [[vitamin A]], but about 2 times less strong than [[beta-carotene]]. ==Food Sources==The phytochemical beta-cryptoxanthin can be found in many vegetables and fruits, mainly in papaya, mango, peaches, oranges, tangerines, bell peppers, corn and watermelon. Beta-cryptoxanthin is also found in some yellow coloured animal products such as egg yolk and butter. 

[[Category:AntioxidantsAntioxidant]]