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    Beta cryptoxanthin Benefits and Food Sources

    By EmilyFebruary 6, 2019Updated:April 28, 2019No Comments2 Mins Read

    Beta-cryptoxanthin belongs to the class of carotenoids, specifically xanthophylls. In the human body, Beta-cryptoxanthin is converted to vitamin A (retinol) in human body and is considered to be a pro-vitamin A. It is a common carotenoid which is found in fruit, human blood and tissues. Foods with high content of beta-cryptoxanthin include persimmons, tangerines and oranges. It has assorted functions which are crucial for human health including roles in antioxidant defense as well as cell-to-cell communication. Beta-cryptoxanthin is a precursor of Vitamin A which is a crucial nutrient required for eyesight, development, growth and immune response. It acts as an antioxidant which helps to lower the chances of degenerative diseases and cancers. Foods rich in β-cryptoxanthin have anabolic effect on bone and delay the onset of osteoporosis. Being a strong antioxidant, it prevents damage of free radicals to cells and DNA. It also lowers the chances of colon cancer and lung cancer.

     

    Food Sources

    Food name Weight (g) Beta cryptoxanthin (µg)
    Butternut squash 205 6388
    Japanese persimmon 168 2431
    Tangerines 189 1465
    Papayas 145 854
    Rose Hips 127 613
    Orange juice 249 369
    Cucumber pickles 160 298
    Carrots 146 291
    Peaches 244 266
    Plums 252 257
    Yellow corn 165 246
    Oranges 185 215
    Apricots 155 161
    Paprika 2.3 142
    Nectarines 143 140
    Watermelon 154 120
    Passion-fruit juice 247 116
    Jalapeno peppers 90 94
    Dandelion green 105 86
    Avocados 230 83

     

    References:

    https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/25270992

    https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4892306/

    https://www.phytochemicals.info/phytochemicals/beta-cryptoxanthin.php

    https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/compound/beta-Cryptoxanthin#section=Top

     

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    Emily

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