New research: Fresh avocado enhances absorption of essential nutrients for healthy living

(FoodMinds LLC) Consuming a whole fresh avocado with either an orange-colored tomato sauce or raw carrots significantly enhanced provitamin A carotenoid (alpha- and beta-carotene) absorption and conversion of these carotenoids to an active form of vitamin A, according to new research conducted by the Ohio State University and published in The Journal of Nutrition.
Source: EurekAlert! - Biology - Category: Biology Source Type: news