Beta-cryptoxanthin belongs to the class of carotenoids, more specifically the xanthophylls. In the human body, beta-cryptoxanthin is converted to vitamine A (retinol) and is therefor considered as a pro-vitamine A.
Komt voor in pompoen, papaya, mango, perzik, sinaasappel, mandarijn, groene paprika, granen en watermeloen.
Gunstige werking bij artrose, reuma.