Uptake of tomato carotenoid phytoene in healthy adults

What is it about?

The study was conducted to better understand the uptake, distribution in the body, and elimination of phytoene in humans. We found it is absorbed well and distributed similarly to other carotenoids like lycopene.

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Why is it important?

It demonstrates that another tomato carotenoid is also absorbed and distributed in humans from the diet and could contribute to the health effects of tomatoes.