carotenoids
Plant color compounds
Carotenoids are yellow, orange, and red pigments produced by plants, algae, and some bacteria.
They give color to carrots, tomatoes, autumn leaves, and flamingo feathers.
Humans obtain carotenoids through diet; some, like beta-carotene, convert to vitamin A.
As antioxidants, they're studied for potential health benefits: a diet rich in carotenoids.
Citrus with segments
- yellowHue between green and orange
- redPrimary color, warm
- pinkPale red hue
- vibrantFull of life, intensity
hue · pigmentation · flamingo · flower-petals · shrimp · lobster · goldfish · canary
Edible orange taproots
- tomatoesRed fleshy fruits
- pumpkinLarge orange autumn gourd
- squashFlatten by pressure
- spinachEdible dark green leaves
kale · papaya · mango · apricot · salmon · marigold · cantaloupe · watermelon
Yellow carotenoid in eyes
- retinaLight-sensing tissue layer
- maculaRetinal region for acuity
- photoreceptorCell responding to light
- retinalOf eye's inner lining
Yellow carotenoid in eyes
- annattoPlant-derived food colorant
- saffronCrocus-derived golden spice
- paprikaGround dried pepper
- colorationSurface hue arrangement
Light-to-sugar conversion in plants
- chloroplastsPhotosynthesis-performing cell structures
- chlorophyllLight-harvesting plant pigment
- biosynthesisLiving production of molecules
- ripeningBecoming ready to eat
algae · cyanobacteria · phytoplankton · flowers · fruits · vegetables
Inflammation-reducing agent
- cardiovascularOf heart and blood vessels
- neuroprotectiveGuarding neurons from harm
- immunityProtected from harm
- bioavailabilityFraction reaching active circulation
orange
Citrus with segments
vibrant · hue · pigmentation · flamingo · flower-petals · shrimp · lobster · goldfish · canary · spectrum
carrots
Edible orange taproots
spinach · kale · papaya · mango · apricot · salmon · marigold · cantaloupe · watermelon · sea-buckthorn
lutein
Yellow carotenoid in eyes
- retinaLight-sensing tissue layer
- maculaRetinal region for acuity
- photoreceptorCell responding to light
retinal · cones · age-related
lutein
Yellow carotenoid in eyes
photosynthesis
Light-to-sugar conversion in plants
- chloroplastsPhotosynthesis-performing cell structures
- chlorophyllLight-harvesting plant pigment
- biosynthesisLiving production of molecules
ripening · algae · cyanobacteria · phytoplankton · flowers · fruits · vegetables
anti-inflammatory
Inflammation-reducing agent
- cardiovascularOf heart and blood vessels
- neuroprotectiveGuarding neurons from harm
- immunityProtected from harm
- bird pigmentsmelanin, eumelanin
- nutrientsprotein, vitamins, fats, minerals, vitamin
- supplementsmultivitamins, multivitamin, vitamin, vitamin B6, minerals
- vitaminsvitamin A, vitamin B, vitamin D, vitamin E, vitamin C
- Antioxidantsantioxidants, antioxidant, vitamin C, vitamin E, catalase
- bird markingsbars, bands, barred, banded, spots