Important pigments for eye health, carotenoids, are found at various levels in different banana varieties. Researchers are now trying to understand how exactly bananas make and store these pigments. They are hopeful that these findings will help in the development of banana varieties with enhanced health benefits.
Eye for a Banana
Important pigments for eye health, carotenoids, are found at various levels in different banana varieties. Researchers are now trying to understand how exactly bananas make and store these pigments. They are hopeful that these findings will help in the development of banana varieties with enhanced health benefits.
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