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a class of naturally occurring pigments found in plants and animals, including beta-carotene and lutein
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Carotenoids are a class of pigments found in plants and algae that give them their orange, yellow, and red colors.
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Eating fruits and vegetables high in carotenoids can help improve your skin tone.
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I heard that carotenoids are like nature's way of giving plants a tan.
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Just like how carotenoids protect plants from the sun, antioxidants can protect our bodies from harmful free radicals.