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
• The carotenoid pigments in this alga gives flamingos their pinkish hue.
  — Joshua Rapp Learn, Smithsonian Magazine, 23 July 2024
• But those who consumed the carrots and the supplement saw the most benefits and increased their skin carotenoids by 21.6%.
  — Taylor Nicioli, CNN, 8 July 2024
• 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
• Birds acquire some pigments, such as carotenoids, by eating fruits, seeds, or insects.
  — Karina Zaiets, USA TODAY, 27 Apr. 2024
• 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
• Flavonoids and the carotenoids, which produce the yellow and the orange hues, are the same chemicals that give carrots and bananas their colors, explained Keeton.
  — Mary Cunningham, CBS News, 20 Sep. 2024
• Lobsters have layers of red, yellow and blue carotenoid pigment that give the crustaceans their blotchy coloring.
  — Margherita Bassi, Smithsonian Magazine, 1 Aug. 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
• The pigments behind some feather colors are derived from a diet rich in substances like carotenoids.
  — Miri Talabac, Baltimore Sun, 13 June 2024
• 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
• Observational studies link higher levels of carotenoids in the blood with a lower risk of breast and lung cancer.
  — Jamie Johnson, Verywell Health, 29 July 2024
• Carrots Like sweet potatoes, carrots are packed with provitamin A carotenoids like beta-carotene.
  — Jillian Kubala, Health, 7 Oct. 2024
• 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.
  — Samantha Cassetty, 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.
  — 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
• Parsley Parsley is a popular herb high in antioxidants, such as vitamin C, carotenoids, and flavonoids.
  — Jillian Kubala, Health, 7 Oct. 2024

Last Updated: 13 Dec 2024