Key epidemiologic studies show associations between high dietary intakes of certain
carotenoid-containing fruits and vegetables and reduced risk of prostate cancer, breast …

In addition to his many research achievements, James Allen Olson made important
contributions to evaluations of the role of dietary carotenoids in prevention of chronic …

A growing body of literature exists regarding the effects of beta‐carotene and other
carotenoids on chronic diseases in humans. This article reviews and critically evaluates this …

Carotenoids are pigments found in plants and microorganisms, but not synthesized in
animals. Fewer than 10% of the carotenoids can function as vitamin A precursors in …

The epidemiologic evidence that carotenoids are involved in cancer etiology is evaluated.
Low intake of vegetables and fruits and carotenoids is consistently associated with an …

Carotenoids are plant pigments that are present in the human diet as microcomponents of
fruit and vegetables. Since 1980, a consistent bulk of the results from both epidemiologic …

Approximately two of every five people will develop cancer in their lifetime. Dietary
modifications are one of the most promising lifestyle changes that can adjust the risk of …

Abstract Information has been accumulated indicating that diets rich in vegetables and fruits
can reduce the risk of a number of chronic diseases, including cancer, cardiovascular …

Dietary carotenoids are thought to provide health benefits in decreasing the risk of disease,
particularly certain cancers and eye disease. The carotenoids that have been most studied …

Carotenoids are naturally occurring pigments found in most fruits and vegetables, plants,
algae, and photosynthetic bacteria. Humans cannot synthesize carotenoids and must ingest …