Lutein is a xanthophyll carotenoid with remarkable applications in the healthcare sector due
to its ocular-protective, anti-oxidative and anti-inflammatory activities. Currently, marigold …

Lutein is a xanthophyll carotenoid obtained from various foods, such as dark green leafy
vegetables and egg yolk. Lutein has antioxidant activity and scavenges reactive oxygen …

Age-related macular degeneration is one of the leading causes of vision loss in the elderly.
Genetics, environmental insults, and age-related issues are risk factors for the development …

Acute inflammation is a key component of the immune system's response to pathogens, toxic
agents, or tissue injury, involving the stimulation of defense mechanisms aimed to removing …

In this review we examine the effects of both over-and under-production of heme oxygenase-
1 (HO-1) and HO activity on a broad spectrum of biological systems and on vascular …

Background Zeaxanthin is a carotenoid pigment found in several fruits and vegetables.
Belonging to the xanthophyll family, it is widely present in human and some animals skin …

Despite an increase in life expectancy that indicates positive human development, a new
challenge is arising. Aging is positively associated with biological and cognitive …

Chili pepper is a prominent cultivated horticultural crop that is traditionally used for food
seasoning and is applied for the treatment and prevention of multiple diseases. Its beneficial …

Zeaxanthin, a non-provitamin A carotenoid that belongs to the xanthophyll family, has been
less studied than its isomer lutein. However, zeaxanthin has also been shown to have a …

Diabetic retinopathy (DR) is a common complication of diabetes and constitutes a major
cause of vision impairment and blindness in the world. DR has long been described …