Higher skin carotenoid levels are associated with lower risks of metabolic syndrome: a cross-sectional study in Vietnamese participants. [PDF]
Front NutrIntroductionMetabolic syndrome (MetS) is a major health concern in Vietnam. Although carotenoids have been suggested to suppress MetS, there has been no research on the relationship between carotenoid levels in the body and MetS risk in Vietnam ...
Yoshida K +7 more
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Parent-child skin carotenoid level and vegetable intake relationships in users of children's cafeterias in Japan. [PDF]
Front NutrIntroductionStudies on the relationship between parental and child dietary intakes are limited in Asian populations. Here, we examined parent-child relationships in skin carotenoid levels and vegetable intake in a Japanese community.MethodsThe study ...
Kurotani K, Ohkawara K, Takimoto H.
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Relationships between Skin Carotenoid Levels and Metabolic Syndrome. [PDF]
Antioxidants (Basel), 2021 Carotenoids have potential antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects; their protective roles are of particular interest in the pathogenesis of metabolic syndrome (MetS).
Takayanagi Y +7 more
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CaroRite™ for improving skin health and the visible signs of aging - a randomised, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial [PDF]
Front AgingBackgroundThere is an increasing need to identify novel ingredients that can be safely utilized to enhance skin function and mitigate skin aging. Carotenoid supplementation shows promise in improving skin health and reducing signs of aging, owing to its ...
Rao A, Pellow J, Briskey D.
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Jurnal Ilmiah Perikanan dan Kelautan, 2023 The decreased color intensity of Nemo is related to the amount of carotenoid concentration in the xanthophore of Nemo's skin. Therefore, efforts are needed to maintain stable carotenoid production. Tomato is one of the most abundant carotenoid producers.
Rini Pratiwi +2 more
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Carotenoid basics: from food to skin
Redox Experimental Medicine, 2023 The aim of this review is to provide a comprehensive and simple graphical overview on carotenoids. The review describes in four detailed figures the course of carotenoids from food to skin.
Daniela Weber, Tilman Grune
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Daily Consumption of a Fruit and Vegetable Smoothie Alters Facial Skin Color. [PDF]
PLoS ONE, 2015 Consumption of dietary carotenoids or carotenoid supplements can alter the color (yellowness) of human skin through increased carotenoid deposition in the skin. As fruit and vegetables are the main dietary sources of carotenoids, skin yellowness may be a
Kok Wei Tan +3 more
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Carotenoid pigment content and skin microscopic appearance of cultured Ajamaru Rainbowfish (Melanotaenia ajamaruensis) [PDF]
BIO Web of Conferences, 2023 The color of Ajamaru Rainbowfish (Melanotaenia ajamaruensis), which is adapted to the tank culture tends to decrease in brightness and become dull. It is necessary to improve the quality of color, especially through the diet.
Murniasih Siti +5 more
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Validity and reliability of Raman spectroscopy for carotenoid assessment in cattle skin
Biochemistry and Biophysics Reports, 2021 Carotenoids are powerful antioxidants capable of helping to protect the skin from the damaging effects of exposure to sun by reducing the free radicals in skin produced by exposure to ultraviolet radiation, and they may also have a physical protective ...
Megha Mehta +6 more
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Public Health Nutrition, 2023 Objective: To determine if customer purchases at small food stores are associated with healthfulness of the diet as approximated by skin carotenoids. Design: This is a cross-sectional survey of customers in small food stores regarding demographics and ...
Jocelyn Dixon +7 more
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