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    GlossaryCarotenoids

    pigments in plants that aid photosynthesis and provide color

    Carotenoids are a class of pigments found naturally in plants, algae, and photosynthetic bacteria. They are responsible for the red, yellow, and orange colors in many fruits and vegetables, and they play a crucial role in photosynthesis by protecting plant cells from damage caused by light. In humans, carotenoids like beta-carotene are important for health, as they can be converted into vitamin A, which is essential for vision, immune function, and skin health.

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      community Natural Remedies: Polyphenols and Hair Loss

       20 upvotes 7 years ago
      Natural remedies to treat hair loss, such as polyphenols, apple peel extract, grape seed extract, green tea extract, peppermint oil, pumpkin seed oil, apigenin, Ginkgo biloba, red clover extract, olive leaf extract, Ecklonia Cava and Grateloupia elliptica. In addition, terpenes, carotenoids, and tocopherols were discussed as potential treatments.