Is beta-carotene consumption associated with thyroid hormone levels? [PDF]
Frontiers in Endocrinology, 2023 The thyroid hormones play a pivotal role in various physiological processes, including growth, metabolism regulation, and reproduction. While non-modifiable factors are known to impact thyroid function, such as genetics and age, nutritional factors are ...
Bahareh Farasati Far +7 more
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Beta-Carotene Supplementation for Sows: Reproductive Parameters and Productive Performance of Piglets [PDF]
Animals, 2023 The rapid fetal development and the increased demand for milk result in a catabolic state and oxidative stress in hyperprolific sows. Despite animal defense mechanisms, the dietary supplementation of antioxidants is being evaluated to reduce the impacts ...
Amanda Medeiros Araújo de Oliveira +12 more
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Fabrication of millet starch nanocapsules loaded with beta carotene using acid hydrolysis and ultrasonication: Characterisation, release behaviour and bioactivity retention [PDF]
Ultrasonics SonochemistryThe acid hydrolysis process was used to create novel millet starch-based nanoparticles from three different sources: sorghum, foxtail millet and pearl millet.
Mehak Nazir +3 more
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The therapeutic potential of beta-carotene against neuroinflammation and amyloid beta in SH-SY5Y cells [PDF]
Scientific ReportsNeurodegenerative diseases, particularly Alzheimer’s disease (AD), represent a significant public health challenge due to their increasing prevalence and the lack of effective treatments.
Muhammad Imran Khan +5 more
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Associations of Dietary Vitamin A and Beta-Carotene Intake With Depression. A Meta-Analysis of Observational Studies [PDF]
Frontiers in Nutrition, 2022 ObjectiveTo clarify the associations of dietary vitamin A and beta-carotene intake with depression based on a meta-analysis of observational studies.MethodsAn extensive literature search on February 2022 (PubMed, Web of Science and Embase) was employed ...
Yi Zhang +4 more
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Association Between Beta-Carotene Supplementation and Mortality: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials [PDF]
Frontiers in Medicine, 2022 BackgroundAging is a phenomenon universally involving all organisms, genetically determined, and epigenetically influenced by the environment. Numerous observational studies have shown the positive impact of non-pharmacological approaches started in ...
Graziamaria Corbi +6 more
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Improved reproductive performance achieved in tropical dairy cows by dietary beta-carotene supplementation [PDF]
Scientific Reports, 2021 Dairy farming in tropical climates is challenging as heat stress can impair reproduction in cows. Previous studies have demonstrated the beneficial effects of beta-carotene supplementation on bovine reproductive performance.
Soparak Khemarach +5 more
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Assessment of the feed additive beta‐carotene (3a160(a)) for all animal species for the renewal of its authorisation (BASF SE, DSM Nutritional Products Ltd., Europe‐Asia GmbH, JYB Europe BV, NHU Europe GmbH) [PDF]
EFSA JournalFollowing a request from the European Commission, EFSA was asked to deliver a scientific opinion on the safety and efficacy of beta‐carotene (3a160(a)) for the renewal of its authorisation as a nutritional additive for all animal species.
EFSA Panel on Additives and Products or Substances used in Animal Feed (FEEDAP) +28 more
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Future FoodsNatural beta-carotene, a valuable antioxidant and food additive, is conventionally derived from vegetables and microalgae such as Dunaliella salina (D. salina).
Han–Yang Yeh +6 more
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PSVII-2 Effects of Oxidized Beta-Carotene on Sow Reproduction and Piglet Growth Performance [PDF]
J Anim Sci, 2022 Elefson S +4 more
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