Abstract β-Cryptoxanthin, a carotenoid found in fruits and vegetables such as tangerines,
red peppers, and pumpkin, has several functions important for human health. Most evidence …

Beta‐cryptoxanthin is a common carotenoid that is found in fruit, and in human blood and
tissues. Foods that are rich in beta‐cryptoxanthin include tangerines, persimmons and …

Provitamin A biofortified maize hybrids were developed to target vitamin A deficient
populations in Africa. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the degradation of …

Citrus, one of the most popular fruits worldwide, contains various functional components,
including flavonoids, dietary fibers (DFs), essential oils (EOs), synephrines, limonoids, and …

Background: Increased consumer´ s interest in health has driven the development of foods
that offer specific beneficial effects. The list of foods and ingredients includes essential and …

Abstract Purpose of Review β-Cryptoxanthin is one of the most common carotenoids. With
high concentrations in human serum and tissue, it is inversely associated with many life …

The use of biomarkers constitutes an essential tool to assess the bioavailability of
carotenoids in humans. The present article aims to review several methodological, host …

Astaxanthin has been favored as a health food supplement by obese consumers. However,
no detailed descriptions are available concerning the absorption of astaxanthin in obese …

While β-cryptoxanthin is hypothesized to have a preventive effect on lifestyle-related
diseases, its underlying mechanisms are unknown. We investigated the effect of β …

ABSTRACT Background: Vitamin A (VA) deficiency is a public health problem in some
countries. Fortification, supplementation, and increased provitamin A consumption through …