Major phytochemicals: recent advances in health benefits and extraction method

A Kumar, NP, M Kumar, A Jose, V Tomer, E Oz… - Molecules, 2023 - mdpi.com
Recent scientific studies have established a relationship between the consumption of
phytochemicals such as carotenoids, polyphenols, isoprenoids, phytosterols, saponins …

[HTML][HTML] Carotenoids: Dietary sources, extraction, encapsulation, bioavailability, and health benefits—A review of recent advancements

RK Saini, P Prasad, V Lokesh, X Shang, J Shin… - Antioxidants, 2022 - mdpi.com
Natural carotenoids (CARs), viz. β-carotene, lutein, astaxanthin, bixin, norbixin, capsanthin,
lycopene, canthaxanthin, β-Apo-8-carotenal, zeaxanthin, and β-apo-8-carotenal-ester, are …

Lycopene: Food sources, biological activities, and human health benefits

UM Khan, M Sevindik, A Zarrabi, M Nami… - Oxidative medicine …, 2021 - Wiley Online Library
As an antioxidant, lycopene has acquired importance as it prevents autoxidation of fats and
related products. Tomatoes are an important agricultural product that is a great source of …

Lycopene in the prevention of cardiovascular diseases

S Przybylska, G Tokarczyk - International Journal of Molecular Sciences, 2022 - mdpi.com
Cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) are the leading cause of human mortality worldwide.
Oxidative stress and inflammation are pathophysiological processes involved in the …

Valorization of fruit waste for bioactive compounds and their applications in the food industry

NP Nirmal, AC Khanashyam, AS Mundanat, K Shah… - Foods, 2023 - mdpi.com
The fruit production and processing sectors produce tremendous amounts of by-products
and waste that cause significant economic losses and an undesirable impact on the …

Overview of the potential beneficial effects of carotenoids on consumer health and well-being

P Crupi, MF Faienza, MY Naeem, F Corbo… - Antioxidants, 2023 - mdpi.com
Well-known experimental research demonstrates that oxidative stress is the leading cause
of the onset and progression of major human health disorders such as cardiovascular …

Sustainable valorization of tomato by-products to obtain bioactive compounds: Their potential in inflammation and cancer management

T Laranjeira, A Costa, C Faria-Silva, D Ribeiro… - Molecules, 2022 - mdpi.com
Tomato producing and processing industries present undoubted potential for industrial
discarded products valorization whether due to the overproduction of fresh tomatoes or to …

Carotenoids in human skin in vivo: Antioxidant and photo-protectant role against external and internal stressors

ME Darvin, J Lademann, J von Hagen, SB Lohan… - Antioxidants, 2022 - mdpi.com
The antioxidant system of the human body plays a crucial role in maintaining redox
homeostasis and has an important protective function. Carotenoids have pronounced …

Lycopene: A potent antioxidant for the amelioration of type II diabetes mellitus

HE Leh, LK Lee - Molecules, 2022 - mdpi.com
Nutrition is of utmost importance in chronic disease management and has often been
described as the cornerstone of a variety of non-communicable diseases. In particular, type …

Recent advances in recovery of lycopene from tomato waste: A potent antioxidant with endless benefits

VN Madia, D De Vita, D Ialongo, V Tudino, A De Leo… - Molecules, 2021 - mdpi.com
Growing attention to environmental protection leads food industries to adopt a model of
“circular economy” applying safe and sustainable technologies to recover, recycle and …