HealthAugust 16, 2026

ketocarotenoids

KEE-toh-kuh-ROT-uh-noydz

Definition

A specific category of oxygenated carotenoid pigments found in certain plants that function as potent antioxidants.

Etymology

The word is a compound derived from the chemical prefix keto-, referring to the presence of a ketone group, and carotenoid, which originates from the Latin carota (carrot) plus the suffix -oid meaning 'resembling' or 'having the form of'.

In the news

The article identifies ketocarotenoids, such as capsanthin and capsorubin, as key compounds in red capsicum that suppress tumor growth and prevent cancer cell mutation.

Eating Red And Yellow Capsicum Can Help Prevent Cancer: Nutritionist Explains How To Eat Them For Maximum Health Benefits

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