Human skin is continually changing. The condition of the skin largely depends on the
individual's overall state of health. A balanced diet plays an important role in the proper …

Free radicals are generated in our body by several systems. A balance among free radicals
and antioxidants is an important matter for appropriate physiological function. If free radicals …

Background Micronutrient deficiencies compromise immune systems, hinder child growth
and development, and affect human potential worldwide. Yet, to our knowledge, the only …

Plant-based diets (PBDs) are increasingly consumed by the Italian population and around
the world. In particular, among PBDs, the vegan diet is a food pattern characterized by the …

This is the fifth in the series of reviews developed as part of the Biomarkers of Nutrition for
Development (BOND) program. The BOND Iron Expert Panel (I-EP) reviewed the extant …

Acute respiratory tract infections (ARIs) are a leading cause of ill-health and death globally.
Individual or multiple micronutrients have been shown to modulate immune function and …

Around the world, cereals are stapled foods and good sources of vitamins A, B, and E. As
cereals are inexpensive and consumed in large quantities, attempts are being made to …

Carotenoids are orange, yellow, and red lipophilic pigments present in many fruit and
vegetables, as well as other food groups. Some carotenoids contribute to vitamin A …

Phytochemicals are a non-nutritive substances that are present in plants and contribute
significantly to their flavor and color. These biologically active compounds are classified into …

Vitamin A is required for important physiological processes, including embryogenesis,
vision, cell proliferation and differentiation, immune regulation, and glucose and lipid …