Abstract Neurodegenerative disorders (NDs) including Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's
disease, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, Huntington's disease, and multiple sclerosis have …

Chickpea (Cicer arietinum L.) is an important pulse crop grown and consumed all over the
world, especially in the Afro-Asian countries. It is a good source of carbohydrates and …

A wide variety of the roots and tubers plays a major role in human diet, animal feed, and
industrial raw materials. Sweet potatoes (SPs) play an immense role in human diet and …

Approximately 200 studies that examined the relationship between fruit and vegetable
intake and cancers of the lung, colon, breast, cervix, esophagus, oral cavity, stomach …

The occurrence of reactive oxygen species, known as pro-oxidants, is an attribute of normal
aerobic life. The steady-state formation of pro-oxidants is balanced by a similar rate of their …

Background Epidemiologic evidence indicates that diets high in carotenoid-rich fruits and
vegetables, as well as high serum levels of vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) and beta carotene …

Carotenoid pigments are a group of bioactive compounds that are of interest to the food
scientists, nutritionists and food industries due to their positive impact on human health and …

Abstract β-carotene is a principle carotenoid in carrots, and of the most common and widely
studied carotenoids. Carotenoids are the phytonutrients that impart a distinctive yellow …

A diet rich in carotenoid-containing foods is associated with a number of health benefits.
Lycopene provides the familiar red color to tomato products and is one of the major …

In living cells reactive oxygen species (ROS) are formed continuously as a consequence of
metabolic and other biochemical reactions as well as external factors. Some ROS have …