Table 2 The concentration of carotenoids in the human plasma
Carotenoids (μg/mL) | Baseline | Intake | Washout |
|---|---|---|---|
Mean ± SE | Mean ± SE | Mean ± SE | |
Lutein | 0.23 ± 0.03 | 0.23 ± 0.02 | 0.21 ± 0.02 |
Zeaxanthin | 0.06 ± 0.01 | 0.05 ± 0.01 | 0.05 ± 0.01 |
β-Cryptoxanthin | 0.12 ± 0.02 | 0.13 ± 0.02 | 0.12 ± 0.01 |
α-Carotene | 0.15 ± 0.02 | 0.13 ± 0.02 | 0.12 ± 0.01 |
β-Carotene | 0.35 ± 0.08 | 0.44 ± 0.08 a, b | 0.32 ± 0.05 |
Lycopene | 0.34 ± 0.03 | 0.51 ± 0.03 a, b | 0.34 ± 0.03 |