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“Those meals were not smoothies, but the results support pairing carotenoid-rich greens with a lipid-containing food such as avocado. This clip is excerpted, with permission, from Dr. Rhonda Patrick's appearance on Thomas DeLauer's podcast.”

“Eggs provide high-quality protein, choline, B vitamins, selenium, and carotenoids, while yolks also contain cholesterol and some saturated fat. Controlled feeding trials show that eggs can raise both LDL and HDL cholesterol in some people.”

“Lutein and zeaxanthin are carotenoids that are very concentrated in the rods and cones of the eye where they protect them from damage from singlet oxygen. These carotenoids have very recently been found in the brain so this new research that demonstrates a role for them in neural efficiency is exciting and one more reason to eat your kale!”

“Longitudinal studies and clinical trials will be needed to test whether increasing lycopene intake can slow progression to severe periodontitis. Even so, the results add to existing recommendations to eat a colorful, plant-rich diet that provides carotenoids and other protective compounds.”

“These findings suggest that a diet rich in tomatoes and other lycopene-containing foods could offer modest protection against cancer and may even reduce the risk of dying from it. Lycopene is a carotenoid compound found in tomatoes and watermelon.”

“These putative "longevity vitamins" include: ergothioneine (a fungal antioxidant found in mushrooms), queuine (a bacterial metabolite found in the gut), PQQ (a bacterial metabolite in soil that is taken up by plants ), lutein and zeaxanthin (concentrated in leafy greens), lycopene (found in tomatoes), alpha- and beta-carotene, and cryptoxanthin (all plant antioxidant carotenoids)…”

“The organic milk was also higher in vitamin E and carotenoids but lower in iodine and selenium. These studies suggest that outdoor-reared, grass-fed animals producing milk and meat may affect fatty acid composition & other micronutrients.”

“Dietary patterns — meat, vegetables, and carotenoids Dietary studies are difficult to interpret because people who improve diet quality often also lose weight, reduce calorie intake, improve insulin sensitivity, and lower inflammation.”

“Lutein and zeaxanthin are two carotenoids that are found in plants and are particularly high in kale. They accumulate in the rods and cones in the eye and play a major role in preventing macular degeneration.”

“Inflammation is critical in fatigue because it disrupts normal cellular function and energy production. A recent review and meta-analysis found that astaxanthin, a potent antioxidant and anti-inflammatory carotenoid compound, reduces fatigue.”