(Synonyms Other Names : Cryptoxanthin, cryptoxanthol, hydroxy-beta-carotene)
==Special Precautions of Beta-Cryptoxanthin==
==The benefits of Beta-Cryptoxanthin are==
* strong antioxidant and prevents that free radicals can damage your cells and DNA.
* 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.
*reduces risk for rheumatoid arthritis by 41 per cent.
*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.
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 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]].
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