There is uncertainty regarding carotenoid intake recommendations, because positive and
negative health effects have been found or are correlated with carotenoid intake and tissue …

Context Modifiable factors that reduce the burden of the metabolic syndrome (MetS),
particularly plant-derived biomarkers, have been a recent focus of rising interest. Objective …

Background: The antioxidant lutein is suggested as being beneficial to cardiometabolic
health because of its protective effect against oxidative stress, but evidence has not …

Carotenoids have antioxidant properties. Little is known about the relation of dietary
carotenoid intake on metabolic syndrome risk. We examined whether dietary carotenoid …

Potential antiinflammatory and antioxidant effects were recently ascribed to naturally
occurring micronutrients. The extent and magnitudes of their differential effects on the …

Metabolic syndrome (MS) is a constellation of risk factors that raise the risk for heart disease
and other health problems, such as obesity. The clustering of metabolic abnormality is …

Orange juice consumption can promote lower levels of oxidative stress and inflammation
due to the antioxidant activity of citrus flavonoids and carotenoids. In addition, red-fleshed …

The obesity epidemic has spawned an unlimited array of quick-fix, rapid weight loss plans
and unproven pharmaceuticals. Dangerous side effects and rebound weight gain has made …

Cardiometabolic risk factors increase the likelihood of cardiovascular disease development
by 2-fold. Lycopene, a potent lipophilic antioxidant, may be able to mediate oxidative stress …

Objective: The aim of our study was to examine the association between the metabolic
syndrome (MS) and serum antioxidant status. Methods: A cross-sectional study was …