Oxidative stress mitigation by antioxidants-an overview on their chemistry and influences on health status
The present review paper focuses on the chemistry of oxidative stress mitigation by
antioxidants. Oxidative stress is understood as a lack of balance between the pro-oxidant …
antioxidants. Oxidative stress is understood as a lack of balance between the pro-oxidant …
Carotenoids and chlorophylls as antioxidants
A Pérez-Gálvez, I Viera, M Roca - Antioxidants, 2020 - mdpi.com
Chlorophylls and carotenoids are natural pigments that are present in our daily diet,
especially with the increasing tendency towards more natural and healthy behaviors among …
especially with the increasing tendency towards more natural and healthy behaviors among …
A global perspective on carotenoids: Metabolism, biotechnology, and benefits for nutrition and health
Carotenoids are lipophilic isoprenoid compounds synthesized by all photosynthetic
organisms and some non-photosynthetic prokaryotes and fungi. With some notable …
organisms and some non-photosynthetic prokaryotes and fungi. With some notable …
Carotenoids from marine organisms: Biological functions and industrial applications
As is the case for terrestrial organisms, carotenoids represent the most common group of
pigments in marine environments. They are generally biosynthesized by all autotrophic …
pigments in marine environments. They are generally biosynthesized by all autotrophic …
Lutein, zeaxanthin, and meso-zeaxanthin: The basic and clinical science underlying carotenoid-based nutritional interventions against ocular disease
PS Bernstein, B Li, PP Vachali, A Gorusupudi… - Progress in retinal and …, 2016 - Elsevier
The human macula uniquely concentrates three carotenoids: lutein, zeaxanthin, and meso-
zeaxanthin. Lutein and zeaxanthin must be obtained from dietary sources such as green …
zeaxanthin. Lutein and zeaxanthin must be obtained from dietary sources such as green …
An overview of carotenoids, apocarotenoids, and vitamin A in agro‐food, nutrition, health, and disease
AJ Meléndez‐Martínez - Molecular nutrition & food research, 2019 - Wiley Online Library
Carotenoids are fascinating compounds that can be converted into many others, including
retinoids that also play key roles in many processes. Although carotenoids are largely …
retinoids that also play key roles in many processes. Although carotenoids are largely …
[HTML][HTML] The effect of lutein on eye and extra-eye health
S Buscemi, D Corleo, F Di Pace, ML Petroni, A Satriano… - Nutrients, 2018 - mdpi.com
Lutein is a carotenoid with reported anti-inflammatory properties. A large body of evidence
shows that lutein has several beneficial effects, especially on eye health. In particular, lutein …
shows that lutein has several beneficial effects, especially on eye health. In particular, lutein …
Carotenoid oxidation products as stress signals in plants
M Havaux - The Plant Journal, 2014 - Wiley Online Library
Carotenoids are known to play important roles in plants as antioxidants, accessory light‐
harvesting pigments, and attractants for pollinators and seed dispersers. A new function for …
harvesting pigments, and attractants for pollinators and seed dispersers. A new function for …
Overview of carotenoid bioavailability determinants: From dietary factors to host genetic variations
C Desmarchelier, P Borel - Trends in Food Science & Technology, 2017 - Elsevier
Background Carotenoids are C-30 or C-40 based pigments with antioxidant/anti-
inflammatory properties, some possessing vitamin A activity. Their dietary intake, especially …
inflammatory properties, some possessing vitamin A activity. Their dietary intake, especially …
Mechanistic aspects of carotenoid health benefits–where are we now?
Dietary intake and tissue levels of carotenoids have been associated with a reduced risk of
several chronic diseases, including cardiovascular diseases, type 2 diabetes, obesity, brain …
several chronic diseases, including cardiovascular diseases, type 2 diabetes, obesity, brain …