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Nutrition Facts

Carotenoids (Vitamin A)


 Fresh Grapefruit

Typical nutrition values for ½ medium grapefruit (154g)

35%

 

  • Pink and red grapefruit contain beta-carotene, a carotenoid that serves as a source of vitamin A in the diet. Vitamin A is important for reproduction and growth, immune function, and helping maintain healthy vision.7

  • Carotenoids give fruits and vegetables some of their unique and vibrant colors. They also may act as powerful antioxidants helping to neutralize free radicals that can damage cells, DNA, and proteins.

  • Pink and Ruby Red grapefruit contain lycopene, a carotenoid that is not converted to vitamin A in the body, but has been associated with decreasing the risk of prostate cancer.5

 

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