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Table 1 Correlation of individual plasma carotenoids with total carotenoid concentration

From: Development of a rapid, simple assay of plasma total carotenoids

Carotenoid

Pearson correlation coefficient

Lutein

0.739

Zeaxanthin

0.444

Cis-Lutein / Zeaxanthin

0.761

Alpha-Cryptoxanthin

0.298

Beta-Cryptoxanthin

0.515

Trans-Lycopene

0.091

Cis-Lycopene

0.098

Alpha-Carotene

0.830

Trans-Beta-Carotene

0.937

Cis-beta-carotene

0.935