How to Use carotenoid in a Sentence

carotenoid

noun

• Carotenoids are yellow to red pigments found in plants.
  — Diane Mason, Cincinnati.com, 8 June 2017
• Lutein and zeaxanthin are the yellow carotenoids found in corn and peppers.
  — Janet Colson, Discover Magazine, 13 Aug. 2023
• Boost the Immune System Mangoes are a great source of carotenoids, a group of compounds that give yellow fruits their color.
  — Health, 6 Mar. 2023
• In the tropics, there are even spiders in the Nephila genus that infuse their silks with carotenoids, which, when the sun hits them, makes the webs seem as if they were dipped in liquid gold.
  — Jason Bittel, National Geographic, 12 Sep. 2019
• The colorful chemicals — carotenoid and anthocyanin — are all that’s left in the leaves; out come the reds, oranges and yellows.
  — Angela Fritz, Washington Post, 17 Oct. 2017
• Researchers think that increasing these carotenoids is sort of like adding sunglasses for the retina.
  — Diane Mason, Cincinnati.com, 8 June 2017
• There is some science to this: Carrots — as well as squash, tomatoes, and other foods of red, orange, and yellow hues — contain carotenoids.
  — Madison San Miguel, Allure, 5 Jan. 2024
• Pumpkin gets its bright orange color from beta-carotene, a carotenoid the body uses to make vitamin A.
  — Stefani Sassos, M.s., R.d.n., C.s.o., C.d.n., Good Housekeeping, 6 Dec. 2022
• Sweet Potatoes Sweet potatoes get their orange hue from carotenoids, a type of antioxidant.
  — Karen Pallarito, Health, 19 June 2023
• This process allows other pigments in the leaves, such as carotenoids and anthocyanins, to become more visible.
  — Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 6 Sep. 2023
• Two carotenoids found in eggs, lutein and zeaxanthin, play a role in maintaining eye health, and research shows that lutein may impact cognition in both children and adults.
  — Caroline Walder, Good Housekeeping, 1 Mar. 2018
• But there are other pigments to look for in fossils, including carotenoids, which produce bright reds and yellows, and porphyrins, which produce such hues as green, red and blue.
  — Jakob Vinther, Scientific American, 1 Mar. 2017
• Often called mesclun (MEHS-kluhn), mixed baby greens or gourmet salad mix, these dark leafy lettuce greens provide an ample supply of carotenoids.
  — Darlene Zimmerman, Detroit Free Press, 9 July 2017
• Other compounds in leaves come to the fore, including carotenoids, which lead to yellow, orange and brown hues; as well as anthocyanins and flavonols, which produce red colors.
  — Jim Higgins, Journal Sentinel, 1 Sep. 2023
• Marigold Marigold contains a group of carotenoids called lutein and zeaxanthin, which are essential for maintaining healthy vision.
  — Discover Magazine, 30 June 2023
• The plant has gained traction for its richness in micro-nutrients, including chlorophyll and carotenoids, which give it its intense hue.
  — Sarah Meehan, baltimoresun.com, 27 June 2017
• Corn happens to be an excellent source of the carotenoids lutein and zeaxanthin, which research finds are critical to maintaining eye health.
  — NBC News, 6 June 2017
• Corn happens to be an excellent source of the carotenoids lutein and zeaxanthin, which research finds are critical to maintaining eye health.
  — Samantha Cassetty, NBC News, 6 June 2017
• The wolfberry, also known as goji, is rich in zeaxanthin, an antioxidant, and a carotenoid called lutein, which can help reduce the risk of eye disease.
  — Priscilla Totiyapungprasert, The Arizona Republic, 25 Apr. 2022
• The color of flowers is predominantly attributed to two types of pigments: flavonoids and carotenoids.
  — D. Lawrence Tarazano, Smithsonian, 9 Feb. 2017
• Lutein and Zeaxanthin Lutein and zeaxanthin are carotenoids, pigments that give fruits and vegetables bright colors.
  — Discover Magazine, 30 June 2023
• Plus, the polyphenols, flavonoids, and carotenoids in black carrots may substantially defend against chronic disease.
  — Good Housekeeping, 2 Mar. 2018
• These antioxidants, also known as carotenoids, help to fight off oxidative stress in your body and may protect against chronic disease.
  — Alex Van Buren, Health.com, 14 May 2018
• This plumage coloration is entirely due to melanins, because no carotenoids or other pigments have been isolated from barn owl feathers (ref).
  — Grrlscientist, Forbes, 18 Apr. 2023
• Almonds are the richest in vitamin E, and pistachios have lutein and zeaxanthin, carotenoids important for eye health.
  — SELF, 8 Aug. 2019
• This suggests that carotenoids might help in the management of diabetes.2 The soluble fiber in carrots has been shown to help regulate blood sugar and insulin levels after eating.
  — Cynthia Sass, Mph, Rd, Health, 30 June 2023
• Pink seafoods like heart-healthy salmon and shrimp have high levels of a certain carotenoid with antioxidant properties known as astaxanthin.
  — Kelsey Ogletree, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Feb. 2022
• Adding a tablespoon of olive oil to salads and drizzling it in veggie dips can help enhance your intake of carotenoids, which benefit your eyes and diminish long-term disease risk.
  — Jaclyn London, Ms, Rd, Good Housekeeping, 21 Dec. 2017
• Spinach is exceptionally rich in three carotenoids: beta-carotene, lutein, and zeaxanthin.
  — Darlene Zimmerman, Detroit Free Press, 14 June 2019
• Spinach: Dark leafy greens such as spinach, kale, romaine lettuce, leaf lettuce, mustard greens, collard greens, chicory and Swiss chard have fiber, folate and carotenoids, which have antioxidants.
  — Allison Horton, miamiherald, 25 May 2018

Last Updated: 27 Jun 2024