Carotenoids and Human Health

Carotenoids are a group of approximately 600 compounds synthesized by photosynthetic organisms. These pigments are abundant in fruits and vegetables, as well as in certain animal products such as eggs and salmon, being responsible for their colorful appearance. The bioactive properties of certain ca...

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Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: MDPI - Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute 2019
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RAR
RXR
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