Diabetic retinopathy as the leading cause of blindness and early predictor of cascading complications—risks and mitigation

M Kropp, O Golubnitschaja, A Mazurakova… - Epma Journal, 2023 - Springer
Proliferative diabetic retinopathy (PDR) the sequel of diabetic retinopathy (DR), a frequent
complication of diabetes mellitus (DM), is the leading cause of blindness in the working-age …

[HTML][HTML] Re-thinking functional food development through a holistic approach

M Alongi, M Anese - Journal of functional foods, 2021 - Elsevier
Although the interest towards functional food has dramatically increased, several factors
jeopardize their effective development. A univocally recognized definition and a dedicated …

Quercetin: An effective polyphenol in alleviating diabetes and diabetic complications

L Yan, M Vaghari-Tabari, F Malakoti… - Critical reviews in …, 2023 - Taylor & Francis
Various studies, especially in recent years, have shown that quercetin has beneficial
therapeutic effects in various human diseases, including diabetes. Quercetin has significant …

Dietary phenolic compounds: their health benefits and association with the gut microbiota

Y Matsumura, M Kitabatake, S Kayano, T Ito - Antioxidants, 2023 - mdpi.com
Oxidative stress causes various diseases, such as type II diabetes and dyslipidemia, while
antioxidants in foods may prevent a number of diseases and delay aging by exerting their …

Oxidative stress and antioxidants in age-related macular degeneration

N Kushwah, K Bora, M Maurya, MC Pavlovich, J Chen - Antioxidants, 2023 - mdpi.com
Oxidative stress plays a crucial role in aging-related eye diseases, including age-related
macular degeneration (AMD), cataracts, and glaucoma. With age, antioxidant reparative …

Oxidative stress and microvascular alterations in diabetic retinopathy: future therapies

ML Rodríguez, S Pérez, S Mena-Mollá… - Oxidative Medicine …, 2019 - Wiley Online Library
Diabetes is a disease that can be treated with oral antidiabetic agents and/or insulin.
However, patients' metabolic control is inadequate in a high percentage of them and a major …

Nutraceuticals in neurological disorders

R Makkar, T Behl, S Bungau, G Zengin… - International Journal of …, 2020 - mdpi.com
Neurological diseases are one of the major healthcare issues worldwide. Posed lifestyle
changes are associated with drastically increased risk of chronic illness and diseases …

Role of oxidative stress in retinal disease and the early intervention strategies: a review

J Wang, M Li, Z Geng, S Khattak, X Ji… - … Medicine and Cellular …, 2022 - Wiley Online Library
The retina, owing to its cellular anatomy and physical location, is susceptible to generating
reactive oxygen species (ROS), which are associated with several major retinal diseases …

Carotenoids: How effective are they to prevent age-related diseases?

BL Tan, ME Norhaizan - Molecules, 2019 - mdpi.com
Despite an increase in life expectancy that indicates positive human development, a new
challenge is arising. Aging is positively associated with biological and cognitive …

Mixotrophic cultivation of microalgae for carotenoid production

F Liaqat, MI Khazi, A Bahadar, L He… - Reviews in …, 2023 - Wiley Online Library
The intrinsic ability of microalgae to accumulate high amounts of carotenoids has made
them the preferred aquatic organisms of biotechnological exploration for carotenoid …