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Tomato powder is more effective than lycopene to alleviate exercise-induced lipid peroxidation in well-trained male athletes: randomized, double-blinded cross-over study

Journal of the International Society of Sports Nutrition, 2021
Background Consumption of nutritional supplements to optimize recovery is gaining popularity among athletes. Tomatoes contain micronutrients and various bioactive components with antioxidant properties.
Farhad Gholami, Jose Antonio, Cassandra Evans, Khadijeh Cheraghi, Leila Rahmani, Fatemeh Amirnezhad   +5 more
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Excipient Emulsion–Based Delivery Systems for Enhancing Carotenoid Bioavailability: Advances in Formulation and Gastrointestinal Fate

AgriFood: Journal of Agricultural Products for Food, Volume 2, Issue 2, Page 110-126, June 2026.
Excipient emulsion systems improve carotenoid solubilization, protect against degradation, and enhance gastrointestinal absorption through optimized formulation and digestion behavior. ABSTRACT Carotenoids are bioactive compounds that contribute to human health through antioxidant, provitamin A, and disease‐preventive effects.
Tugce Ceyhan, Elifsu Nemli, Esra Capanoglu, Merve Tomas   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Impact of thermal treatments on the bioaccessibility of phytoene and phytofluene in relation to changes in the microstructure and size of orange juice particles

Journal of Functional Foods, 2018
The interest in phytoene and phytofluene is expanding. In this study their bioaccessibility from thermally treated orange juices was analysed. Other carotenoids were also considered for comparison.
Paula Mapelli-Brahm, C. Stinco, M. Rodrigo, L. Zacarías, A. Meléndez-Martínez   +4 more
semanticscholar   +1 more source

A Comprehensive Review on Nutrition, Phytochemistry, Pharmacology and Food Application Perspectives of Bioactive Rich Superfruits

Future Postharvest and Food, Volume 3, Issue 2, Page 163-184, June 2026.
The review critically evaluated and compared the selected superfruit phytochemistry, their bioactive composition and the key health benefits majorly emphasizing the antioxidant potential. It has highlighted the translational challenges in formulating functional foods by addressing the issues related to delivery system, bioavailability mechanism and the
Sharath Kumar Nagaraja, Javid Iqbal Mir, Mahendra Kumar Verma, Aamir Hussain Dar   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

A comprehensive analysis of carotenoids metabolism in two red-fleshed mutants of Navel and Valencia sweet oranges (Citrus sinensis)

Frontiers in Plant Science, 2022
Kirkwood Navel and Ruby Valencia are two spontaneous bud mutations of the respective parental lines of sweet orange (Citrus sinensis) Palmer Navel and Olinda Valencia, showing an atypical red pigmentation of the pulp.
Jaime Zacarías-García, Paul J. Cronje, Gianfranco Diretto, Lorenzo Zacarías, María Jesús Rodrigo   +4 more
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Establishment of an Arabidopsis callus system to study the interrelations of biosynthesis, degradation and accumulation of carotenoids. [PDF]

PLoS ONE, 2018
The net amounts of carotenoids accumulating in plant tissues are determined by the rates of biosynthesis and degradation. While biosynthesis is rate-limited by the activity of PHYTOENE SYNTHASE (PSY), carotenoid losses are caused by catabolic enzymatic ...
Patrick Schaub, Marta Rodriguez-Franco, Christopher Ian Cazzonelli, Daniel Álvarez, Florian Wüst, Ralf Welsch   +5 more
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Comparative study of the bioaccessibility of the colorless carotenoids phytoene and phytofluene in powders and pulps of tomato: microstructural analysis and effect of addition of sunflower oil.

Food & Function, 2018
The objective was to assess the potential bioavailability of phytoene (PT) and phytofluene (PTF) from tomato powders used as raw materials for supplements as compared to the pulp of a common tomato and a cherry tomato.
Paula Mapelli-Brahm, C. Stinco, A. Meléndez-Martínez   +2 more
semanticscholar   +1 more source

Nanoencapsulation of Essential Oils: A Review of Current Trends and Advances in Preparation, Characterization, and Biomedical Applications

Nano Select, Volume 7, Issue 6, June 2026.
This review highlights nanoencapsulation as a powerful strategy to improve the stability, solubility, and bioavailability of essential oils. It surveys key EO‐producing plant families, major bioactive constituents, and therapeutic properties, alongside high‐ and low‐energy nanoformulation methods. Applications across pharmaceutical, cosmetic, food, and
Mateusz Guz, Awatif Belkhiri‐Baines, Krzysztof Szczepanowicz, Anna Trybala   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

A New Era for Using Natural Pigments: The Case of the C50 Carotenoid Called Bacterioruberin

Biotechnology and Applied Biochemistry, Volume 73, Issue 2, Page 913-926, April 2026.
ABSTRACT Haloarchaea are extremophilic microorganisms belonging to the Archaea domain that require high salt concentrations to live, thus inhabiting ecosystems like salty ponds, salty marshes, or extremely salty lagoons. They are more abundant and widely distributed worldwide than initially expected.
Micaela Giani, Elena Valdés, José María Miralles‐Robledillo, Guillermo Martínez, Carmen Pire, Rosa María Martínez‐Espinosa   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

Dynamic Carotenoid Profiles and Function Analysis of the RrPSY1 Gene in Rosa rugosa Flowers

Horticulturae
Rosa rugosa is an important ornamental and edible species that is valued for its floral colors and essential oils in the cosmetic and pharmaceutical industries.
Yue Yu, Yazheng Cao, Yudie Chen, Hammad Hussain, Xieyu Lu, Kaikai Zhu, Yong Xu, Liguo Feng, Guo Wei   +8 more
doaj   +1 more source