Carotene

Category:

Terpenoid

Health Benefits:

Anti-carcinogenic, enhances release of immunogenic cytokines IL-1 and TNF-α, stimulates DNA repair enzymes.

Source plant:

Carrots, leafy greens and red, orange and yellow vegetables, pumpkin

References and links:

Grune, Tilman et al. “Beta-carotene is an important vitamin A source for humans.” The Journal of nutrition vol. 140,12 (2010): 2268S-2285S. doi:10.3945/jn.109.119024")