Background: Weight management and obesity prevention is a basic aim of health
organizations in order to decrease the prevalence of various metabolic disorders. The aim of …

Carotenoids in food substances are believed to have health benefits by lowering the risk of
diseases. Lutein, a carotenoid compound, is one of the essential nutrients available in green …

Persea americana, commonly known as avocado, has recently gained substantial popularity
and is often marketed as a “superfood” because of its unique nutritional composition …

To combat food scarcity as well as to ensure nutritional food supply for sustainable living of
increasing population, microalgae are considered as innovative sources for adequate …

Background Carotenoids are C-30 or C-40 based pigments with antioxidant/anti-
inflammatory properties, some possessing vitamin A activity. Their dietary intake, especially …

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 …

ABSTRACT Avocado (Persea americana Mill) is a native American fruit. Its industrial
processing generates a large number of wastes (leaves, peels, and seeds). These wastes …

Bladder cancer is a significant health burden due to its high prevalence, risk of mortality,
morbidity, and high cost of medical care. Epidemiologic evidence suggests that diets rich in …

This article aims to highlight discoveries during the past 5 years regarding aspects of the
bioaccessibility of carotenoids and apo-carotenoids, their uptake by intestinal cells, and their …

Over the past decades, an enormous body of literature dealing with the natural deposition of
carotenoids in plant-and animal-based foods has accumulated. Prominent examples are the …