The present review paper focuses on the chemistry of oxidative stress mitigation by
antioxidants. Oxidative stress is understood as a lack of balance between the pro-oxidant …

Vitamin C is an essential micronutrient for humans, with pleiotropic functions related to its
ability to donate electrons. It is a potent antioxidant and a cofactor for a family of biosynthetic …

Osteoporosis is considered an age-related disorder of the skeletal system, characterized
primarily by decreased bone mineral density (BMD), microstructural quality and an elevated …

Humans have lost their vitamin C-synthesizing capacities during evolution. Therefore, the
uptake of this essential compound from external sources is mandatory in order to prevent …

The B-vitamins comprise a group of eight water soluble vitamins that perform essential,
closely inter-related roles in cellular functioning, acting as co-enzymes in a vast array of …

The primary function of the skin is to act as a barrier against insults from the environment,
and its unique structure reflects this. The skin is composed of two layers: the epidermal outer …

Lettuce is one of the most widely consumed vegetables worldwide, but its nutritional value
has been underestimated. Lettuce is low in calories, fat and sodium. It is a good source of …

Vitamin C (l-ascorbic acid) is an excellent free radical scavenger, not only for its capability to
donate reducing equivalents but also for the relative stability of the derived …

Purpose To describe the nutritional and health attributes of kiwifruit and the benefits relating
to improved nutritional status, digestive, immune and metabolic health. The review includes …

Vitamin C is an essential nutrient that must be obtained through the diet in adequate
amounts to prevent hypovitaminosis C, deficiency and its consequences—including the …