Nutritional Benefits of Lycopene and Beta‐Carotene: A Comprehensive Overview [PDF]
Food Science and NutritionCertain carotene components, such as lycopene and beta‐carotene, are found in tomatoes, carrots, sweet potatoes, etc. and are good for human health. It gives plants their distinctive red color.
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Beta-carotene and its protective effect on gastric cancer. [PDF]
World J Clin Cases, 2021 Beta-carotene is an important natural pigment that is very beneficial to human health. It is widely found in vegetables and fruits. The three main functions are antioxidant effects, cell gap junction-related functions and immune-related functions ...
Chen QH, Wu BK, Pan D, Sang LX, Chang B.
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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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Role of Beta-Carotene in Lung Cancer Primary Chemoprevention: A Systematic Review with Meta-Analysis and Meta-Regression. [PDF]
Nutrients, 2022 Lung cancer is one of the most common neoplasms globally, with about 2.2 million new cases and 1.8 million deaths annually. Although the most important factor in reducing lung cancer risk is lifestyle change, most patients favour the use of supplements ...
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The evaluation of the supplementation of vitamin A, beta-carotene, and oxidized beta-carotene in prepubertal gilts. [PDF]
J Anim Sci, 2023 AbstractFinishing pigs (N = 224; 28.66 ± 1.90 kg bodyweight) were randomly assigned across 56 pens of either four barrows or gilts, and assigned to one of four diets: control (7,656 IU vitamin A/kg), control supplemented with vitamin A (4.36 ppm, Rovimix A 1000, DSM, Parsippany, NJ, USA), control supplemented with beta-carotene (163.28 ppm, Rovimix β ...
Elefson SK, Greiner LL.
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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.
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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 ...
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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 ...
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