Turmeric is traditionally used as a spice and coloring in foods. It is an important ingredient in
curry and gives curry powder its characteristic yellow color. As a consequence of its intense …

Betalains are water‐soluble nitrogen‐containing pigments that are subdivided in red‐violet
betacyanins and yellow‐orange betaxanthins. Due to glycosylation and acylation betalains …

Human PON1 is a HDL-associated lipolactonase capable of preventing LDL and cell
membrane oxidation and is therefore considered to be atheroprotective. PON1 contributes to …

Over the past few years, the use of natural substances as protective or therapeutic agents
has gained much attention worldwide. Recent modern studies have shown a variety of …

Astaxanthin is a coloring agent which is used as a feed additive in aquaculture nutrition.
Recently, potential health benefits of astaxanthin have been discussed which may be partly …

Betanin is a red pigment present in red beetroot. Recently, potential health benefits of
betanin-rich beetroot have been suggested. However, little is known regarding the free …

Paraoxonase (PON1) is an A-esterase capable of hydrolyzing the active metabolites (oxons)
of a number of organophosphorus (OP) insecticides such as parathion, diazinon and …

Curcumin is a secondary plant metabolite present in Curcuma longa L. Since curcumin is
widely used as a food colorant in thermally processed food it may undergo substantial …

Oxidative stress is a common physiopathological condition enrolled in risk factors for
cardiovascular diseases. Individuals in such a redox imbalance status present endothelial …

Metabolic disorders are characterized by an overall state of inflammation and oxidative
stress, which highlight the importance of a functional antioxidant system and normal activity …