[HTML][HTML] Potential role of carotenoids as antioxidants in human health and disease
J Fiedor, K Burda - Nutrients, 2014 - mdpi.com
Carotenoids constitute a ubiquitous group of isoprenoid pigments. They are very efficient
physical quenchers of singlet oxygen and scavengers of other reactive oxygen species …
physical quenchers of singlet oxygen and scavengers of other reactive oxygen species …
Maize—A potential source of human nutrition and health: A review
Maize or corn (Zea mays L.) is an important cereal crop of the world. It is a source of nutrition
as well as phytochemical compounds. Phytochemicals play an important role in preventing …
as well as phytochemical compounds. Phytochemicals play an important role in preventing …
New hypotheses for the health-protective mechanisms of whole-grain cereals: what is beyond fibre?
A Fardet - Nutrition research reviews, 2010 - cambridge.org
Epidemiological studies have clearly shown that whole-grain cereals can protect against
obesity, diabetes, CVD and cancers. The specific effects of food structure (increased satiety …
obesity, diabetes, CVD and cancers. The specific effects of food structure (increased satiety …
[HTML][HTML] Cancer chemoprevention by caroteno
T Tanaka, M Shnimizu, H Moriwaki - Molecules, 2012 - mdpi.com
Carotenoids are natural fat-soluble pigments that provide bright coloration to plants and
animals. Dietary intake of carotenoids is inversely associated with the risk of a variety of …
animals. Dietary intake of carotenoids is inversely associated with the risk of a variety of …
[HTML][HTML] New insights into molecular mechanism behind anti-cancer activities of lycopene
Lycopene is a well-known compound found commonly in tomatoes which brings wide range
of health benefits against cardiovascular diseases and cancers. From an anti-cancer …
of health benefits against cardiovascular diseases and cancers. From an anti-cancer …
Reactive oxygen species, aging, and antioxidative nutraceuticals
J Lee, N Koo, DB Min - … reviews in food science and food safety, 2004 - Wiley Online Library
The important roles of reactive oxygen species in diseases related to aging and the
necessity and benefits of antioxidative nutraceuticals in the prevention of diseases and …
necessity and benefits of antioxidative nutraceuticals in the prevention of diseases and …
Epidemiology of lung cancer
AJ Alberg, JM Samet - Chest, 2003 - Elsevier
In the United States, lung cancer remains the leading cause of cancer death in both men
and women even though an extensive list of risk factors has been well-characterized. Far …
and women even though an extensive list of risk factors has been well-characterized. Far …
[HTML][HTML] Nutrition and cancer: a review of the evidence for an anti-cancer diet
MS Donaldson - Nutrition journal, 2004 - Springer
It has been estimated that 30–40 percent of all cancers can be prevented by lifestyle and
dietary measures alone. Obesity, nutrient sparse foods such as concentrated sugars and …
dietary measures alone. Obesity, nutrient sparse foods such as concentrated sugars and …
An update on the health effects of tomato lycopene
EN Story, RE Kopec, SJ Schwartz… - Annual review of food …, 2010 - annualreviews.org
Lycopene is a non-provitamin A carotenoid that is responsible for the red to pink colors seen
in tomatoes, pink grapefruit, and other foods. Processed tomato products are the primary …
in tomatoes, pink grapefruit, and other foods. Processed tomato products are the primary …
Perspectives for cancer prevention with natural compounds
Cancer is the second leading cause of death in the United States. Despite the estimated
565,650 deaths in 2008 of Americans as a result of cancer, it is mostly a preventable …
565,650 deaths in 2008 of Americans as a result of cancer, it is mostly a preventable …