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

Carotenoids constitute a ubiquitous group of isoprenoid pigments. They are very efficient
physical quenchers of singlet oxygen and scavengers of other reactive oxygen species …

Lutein is a xanthophyll carotenoid obtained from various foods, such as dark green leafy
vegetables and egg yolk. Lutein has antioxidant activity and scavenges reactive oxygen …

Alongside paper, plastic, metal and glass, an important segment in the recycling area is
represented by the wastes of different vegetal processing industries. These by-products …

Phytochemicals, as plant components with discrete bio‐activities towards animal
biochemistry and metabolism are being widely examined for their ability to provide health …

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 …

Experts in the field of carotenoids met at the Hohenheim consensus conference in July 2009
to elucidate the current status of β-carotene research and to summarize the current …

Carotenoid dietary intake and their endogenous levels have been associated with a
decreased risk of several chronic diseases. There are indications that carotenoid …

Oxidative stress plays a pathological role in the development of various diseases including
diabetes, atherosclerosis, or cancer. Systemic oxidative stress results from an imbalance …

The antioxidant system of the human body plays a crucial role in maintaining redox
homeostasis and has an important protective function. Carotenoids have pronounced …