Carotenoids are abundant in many fruits and vegetables and they play diverse roles in
photobiology, photochemistry and medicine. This review concerns the reactivity of …

Cardiovascular disease related to atherosclerosis represents nowadays the largest cause of
morbidity and mortality in developed countries. Due to inflammatory nature of …

The predominant carotenoids of the macular pigment are lutein, zeaxanthin, and meso-
zeaxanthin. The regular distribution pattern of these carotenoids within the human macula …

Reactive oxygen species occur in tissues and can damage DNA, proteins, carbohydrates,
and lipids. These potentially deleterious reactions are controlled by a system of enzymatic …

Currently, an increase in the awareness of a healthy lifestyle has been observed in society.
People are seeking added health benefits from their dietary intake. Thus, functional foods …

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 …

The ability of dietary carotenoids such as β-carotene and lycopene to act as antioxidants in
biological systems is dependent upon a number of factors. While the structure of …

The potent relation between lycopene intake and reduced incidence of a variety of cancers
has an increasing interest. This comprehensive review aims to highlight the in vivo and in …

The TEAC (Trolox equivalent antioxidant capacity) assay is based on scavenging of 2, 2′-
azinobis-(3-ethylbenzothiazoline-6-sulfonate) radical anions (ABTS−). In this report we …

Lycopene is a naturally present carotenoid in tomatoes. Among the carotenoids, lycopene is
a major component found in the serum. High levels of lycopene have also been found in the …