Oxidative stress mitigation by antioxidants-an overview on their chemistry and influences on health status
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 …
antioxidants. Oxidative stress is understood as a lack of balance between the pro-oxidant …
[HTML][HTML] Vitamin C and immune function
AC Carr, S Maggini - Nutrients, 2017 - mdpi.com
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 …
ability to donate electrons. It is a potent antioxidant and a cofactor for a family of biosynthetic …
[HTML][HTML] The role of macronutrients, micronutrients and flavonoid polyphenols in the prevention and treatment of osteoporosis
M Martiniakova, M Babikova, V Mondockova, J Blahova… - Nutrients, 2022 - mdpi.com
Osteoporosis is considered an age-related disorder of the skeletal system, characterized
primarily by decreased bone mineral density (BMD), microstructural quality and an elevated …
primarily by decreased bone mineral density (BMD), microstructural quality and an elevated …
[HTML][HTML] Immunomodulatory and antimicrobial effects of vitamin C
S Mousavi, S Bereswill… - European Journal of …, 2019 - akjournals.com
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 …
uptake of this essential compound from external sources is mandatory in order to prevent …
[HTML][HTML] B vitamins and the brain: mechanisms, dose and efficacy—a review
DO Kennedy - Nutrients, 2016 - mdpi.com
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 …
closely inter-related roles in cellular functioning, acting as co-enzymes in a vast array of …
[HTML][HTML] The roles of vitamin C in skin health
JM Pullar, AC Carr, M Vissers - Nutrients, 2017 - mdpi.com
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 …
and its unique structure reflects this. The skin is composed of two layers: the epidermal outer …
Nutritional value, bioactive compounds and health benefits of lettuce (Lactuca sativa L.)
MJ Kim, Y Moon, JC Tou, B Mou… - Journal of Food …, 2016 - Elsevier
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 …
has been underestimated. Lettuce is low in calories, fat and sodium. It is a good source of …
[HTML][HTML] Vitamin C in plants: from functions to biofortification
C Paciolla, S Fortunato, N Dipierro, A Paradiso… - Antioxidants, 2019 - mdpi.com
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 …
donate reducing equivalents but also for the relative stability of the derived …
[HTML][HTML] The nutritional and health attributes of kiwifruit: a review
DP Richardson, J Ansell, LN Drummond - European journal of nutrition, 2018 - Springer
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 …
to improved nutritional status, digestive, immune and metabolic health. The review includes …
[HTML][HTML] Global vitamin C status and prevalence of deficiency: a cause for concern?
S Rowe, AC Carr - Nutrients, 2020 - mdpi.com
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 …
amounts to prevent hypovitaminosis C, deficiency and its consequences—including the …