Category Archives: Cryptoxanthin

Blue Genes: More on Biochemical Individuality

Posted on December 11, 2013 by Robert Barrington

Polymorphisms are variations in a particular coding region of a gene sequence, with single nucleotide polymorphisms being known as SNPs (‘SNIPS’). Because genes code for proteins, polymorphisms produce variety in the phenotypes of those genes. Such variation is clearly visible … Continue reading →

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Fruit and Vegetables for Improved Carotenoid Status

Posted on July 29, 2012 by Robert Barrington

High plasma carotenoid concentrations are associated with reductions in the risk of developing certain cancers, and high concentrations of particular carotenoids in the retina of the eye can be protective of damaging radiation. However, many clinical studies looking at the … Continue reading →

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Lycopene and Cardiovascular Disease

Posted on October 7, 2011 by Robert Barrington

Lycopene is a carotenoid found in high concentrations in tomatoes and tomato products. It is also present in apricots, pink grapefruit, watermelon and papaya, but these foods tend not to be eaten in large amounts and so are not important … Continue reading →

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