Relationships between Skin Carotenoid Levels and Metabolic Syndrome [PDF]
Antioxidants, 2021 Carotenoids have potential antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects; their protective roles are of particular interest in the pathogenesis of metabolic syndrome (MetS).
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Higher skin carotenoid levels are associated with lower risks of metabolic syndrome: a cross-sectional study in Vietnamese participants [PDF]
Frontiers in NutritionIntroductionMetabolic 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 ...
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Improving Skin Carotenoid Levels in Young Students through Brief Dietary Education Using the Veggie Meter [PDF]
Antioxidants, 2022 The antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects of carotenoid have been determined to aid in the prevention of a wide range of oxidative disorders, arteriosclerosis, obesity, and various types of cancers. In order to keep high carotenoid levels in the body,
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Evaluation of a Commercial Device Based on Reflection Spectroscopy as an Alternative to Resonance Raman Spectroscopy in Measuring Skin Carotenoid Levels: Randomized Controlled Trial [PDF]
Sensors, 2023 Resonance Raman spectroscopy (RRS) has been used as a reference method for measuring skin carotenoid levels (SCL), which indicate vegetable and fruit intake.
Jeong-Eun Hwang +6 more
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Blood and skin carotenoid levels are inversely associated with the prevalence of periodontal diseases in populations with normal occlusion: a cross-sectional analysis from the Iwaki health promotion project [PDF]
Nutrition JournalBackground Oral health has a significant effect on longevity and quality of life. Periodontal diseases and dental caries are the primary causes of tooth loss, with the former being more prevalent than the latter.
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CaroRite™ for improving skin health and the visible signs of aging - a randomised, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial [PDF]
Frontiers in 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 ...
Amanda Rao, Janice Pellow, David Briskey
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Association between Skin Carotenoid Levels and Cognitive Impairment Screened by Mini-Cog in Patients with Glaucoma [PDF]
Current Issues in Molecular BiologyCarotenoids, having strong antioxidant properties, have been associated with neurodegenerative conditions like dementia and glaucoma, characterized by neuronal loss leading to cognitive and visual dysfunction.
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Association between atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease score and skin carotenoid levels estimated via refraction spectroscopy in the Japanese population: a cross-sectional study [PDF]
Scientific ReportsCarotenoids play a role in preventing and impeding the progression of atherosclerotic cardiovascular diseases (ASCVDs) through their anti-oxidative effects.
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Consuming your colors: carotenoid and retinol availability affects expression of color related genes in the mimic poison frog (Ranitomeya imitator) [PDF]
BMC GenomicsBackground Color and patterns in animals are closely tied to reproduction and survival, and have long been of interest to evolutionary biologists. For instance, bright conspicuous coloration plays a vital role in aposematic organisms as these phenotypes ...
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Effect of carotenoids supplementation on visual function in Chinese adults free of retinal disease: protocol for the CSV double-blind, randomised, placebo-controlled trial [PDF]
BMJ OpenIntroduction The macula is a pigmented area located at the centre of the retina, responsible for central, high-resolution colour vision. Previous research has demonstrated that oral carotenoid supplementation can enhance contrast sensitivity (CS) in ...
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