Carotenoids

Carotenoids are among thesecondary plant substances. Manyred, yellow and orange fruits and vegetablessuch as carrots and peppers owe their strong colour to valuableCarotenoidsThe intense colors not only look good, they are also good for our health.Carotenoidsare formed from plants and bacteria and are the precursor ofVitamin AWhat many people do not know: Carotene is also found ingreen vegetablesThese include broccoli, beans, green peppers and peas. In these cases, however, the yellow to reddish colour is replaced by the green colour, the so-calledChlorophyllParticularly well-known among the carotenoids isBeta CaroteneIn the body it becomesVitamin Aor toRetinolThe conversion process here is 6:1, which means six sharesBeta Carotenecontain a proportion of vitamin A. Recent studies have even shown that the ratio is 12:1 for green vegetables and 26:1 for carrots.

The best bioavailability of carotenoids

In the case of carotenoids,Bioavailabilityplays an important role. If you take carotenoids, you should always do so in conjunction withFatsThe reason for this is that the bodyBeta Carotenee.g. from oil-heatedCarrotscan be absorbed better than in raw form. What you should definitely keep in mind when preparing:Oxygenated carotenoidssuch asZeaxanthinin kale and spinach can be caused by along cooking process lose their nutritional content. As an alternative, you can find MedicomPreparations containing carotenoidswith very good bioavailability.

Carotenoids - natural antioxidants

Secondary plant substances such as carotenoids are among theAntioxidantsAntioxidants canFree radicalsThese are dangerous oxygen compounds that are linked to the development of lifestyle diseases and premature aging. Other powerfulAntioxidantsIn addition to various carotenoidsFlavonoidsas well as vitamin C andVitamin E.