Polyphenols are the most important phytochemicals in our diets and have received great
attention due to their broad benefits for human health by suppressing oxidative stress and …

The therapeutic effects of carotenoids as dietary supplements to control or even treat some
specific diseases including diabetic retinopathy, cardiovascular diseases, bacterial …

Astaxanthin was encapsulated in nanoliposomes by a film dispersion-ultrasonic technique
using soybean phosphatidyl choline. The astaxanthin-loaded nanoliposomes displayed …

Carotenoids are natural dyes and antioxidants widely used in food processing and in
therapeutic formulations. However, their practical application is restricted by their high …

Carotenoids are a large and diverse group of compounds that have been shown to have a
wide range of potential health benefits. While some carotenoids have been extensively …

Abstract β-carotene and chitooligosaccharides are bioactive compounds that find their
application in the food industry as well in biomedical fields. However, the application of β …

Xanthophyll carotenoids zeaxanthin and lutein play a special role in the prevention and
treatment of visual diseases. These carotenoids are not produced by the human body and …

Because of wide applications in food, feed, pharmaceutical and cosmetic industries, the
carotenoid market is growing rapidly. Most carotenoids are hydrophobic, which limits their …

Bacterioruberin and its rare glycosylated derivatives are produced by Arthrobacter agilis as
an adaptation strategy to low temperature conditions. The high antioxidant properties of …

Since carotenoids are highly hydrophobic, air-and light-sensitive hydrocarbon compounds,
developing methods for increasing their bioavailability and stability towards irradiation and …