Role of carotenoids
May 29,2025

1. Medical and health field
Prevention of eye diseases
As a precursor of vitamin A, carotenoids are involved in the synthesis of retinal pigment, preventing night blindness, cataracts and macular degeneration, and maintaining the health of the cornea.
Antioxidant and Aging
Scavenges free radicals, reduces oxidative stress damage, slows cellular aging and reduces the risk of chronic diseases (e.g. heart disease).
Immune Enhancement
Promote immune cell activity and antibody production to assist in the prevention of infectious diseases.
Metabolic Disease Intervention
Regulate intestinal flora (e.g. promote the proliferation of mucinophilic Ackermannia), improve metabolic disorders related to fatty liver and diabetes.
Cancer prevention and treatment
Long-term intake can reduce the risk of lung cancer, breast cancer and other cancers, and some clinical cases have shown that its combination with chemotherapy can enhance the efficacy.
2. Food industry
Nutritional fortification
Widely used in baby food, beverages and dietary supplements to provide a source of vitamin A and prevent malnutrition.
Natural coloring
As a safe coloring agent, used in fruit juice, dairy products, etc., replacing synthetic coloring.
3. Cosmetic industry
Ingredients for skin care products
Improve skin dryness and roughness, enhance barrier function; antioxidant properties to delay skin aging, reduce UV damage.
Restorative products
Promote epidermal cell regeneration and assist in the treatment of abnormal keratinization or inflammatory skin problems.
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