date:Jan 08, 2014
for the study, each containing up to 50% underutilized fruit. During the 6-week trial, researchers recorded data from 80 volunteersbody composition, dietary intake, skin color and brightness.
Carotenoids are natural lipophilic orange and yellow pigments present in most fruit and vegetables. -carotene is one of the most studied carotenoids, known for its function as pro-vitamin A and dietary antioxidant. The participants consumed either a smoothie a day or the equivalent volume of mineral water