Several epidemiologic studies have shown that diets rich in fruits and vegetables reduce the
risk of developing several chronic diseases, such as type 2 diabetes, atherosclerosis, and …

The term 'antioxidant paradox'is often used to refer to the observation that oxygen radicals
and other reactive oxygen species are involved in several human diseases, but giving large …

It is known that the dietary pattern and macronutrients profile may influence the expression
and secretion of inflammatory biomarkers, and the low‐grade inflammation is associated …

A growing body of evidence suggests that diet quality may predict muscle health. This study
found that a “Traditional” dietary pattern predicted greater muscle mass, and an anti …

High fruit and vegetable (FAV) intake is associated with a lower prevalence of chronic
diseases. Identifying the ideal number of FAV servings needed to reduce chronic disease …

The health benefits of vegetable and fruit (VF) intake include benefits for diseases that have
an inflammatory component, although the relationship between VF intake and systemic …

Purpose Experimental evidence indicates a strong connection between oxidative damage,
cancer, and aging. Epidemiological observations suggest that a diet rich in fruits and …

Background Previous studies have shown an increase in serum carotenoid status among
children when fed carotenoids. This study looked at the effect and dose–response of a …

Circulating vitamin C and carotenoids are used as biomarkers of fruit and vegetable intake
in research, but their comparative validity has never been meta-analysed. PubMed …

Context Reduction of subclinical inflammation is a potential target for chronic disease
management. Adiposity is a known modifier of meta-inflammation; however, the influence of …