Nutritional Benefits of Lycopene and Beta‐Carotene: A Comprehensive Overview
Tabussam Tufail,
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Huma Bader Ul Ain,
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Sana Noreen
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et al.
Food Science & Nutrition,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
12(11), P. 8715 - 8741
Published: Oct. 16, 2024
Certain
carotene
components,
such
as
lycopene
and
beta-carotene,
are
found
in
tomatoes,
carrots,
sweet
potatoes,
etc.
good
for
human
health.
It
gives
plants
their
distinctive
red
color.
A
class
of
lipid-soluble
natural
pigments
known
carotenoids
is
the
precursor
vitamin
vital
antioxidant
defense
against
peroxides
cells
tissues.
This
review
provides
an
overview
current
state
knowledge
research
on
sources,
structures,
physiochemical
properties,
absorption
metabolism,
functional
advantages,
prevention
many
diseases
associated
with
beta-carotene.
These
antioxidants
have
been
linked
to
a
lower
risk
cardiovascular
disease
cancer,
they
also
help
draw
pollinators
flowers.
Carrots
potatoes
rich
sources
which
strengthens
immune
system
improves
eye
The
vivid
color
reproductive
organs,
including
flowers
fruits,
caused
by
carotenoid,
secondary
metabolite
that
produced
plastids.
other
health
advantages
attributed
lycopene.
When
ingested
through
food
or
supplements,
beta-carotene
manage
prevent
number
diseases,
metabolic,
inflammatory,
cardiovascular,
hepatic,
ophthalmic,
skeletal,
infertility
disorders.
main
point
toxicity
uncommon,
these
generally
accepted
be
safe
at
different
doses.
Including
nutrients
your
diet
can
improve
general
provide
illness
prevention.
Language: Английский
Phytochemicals in medicine and food: potential to the development of health products in medicine and food industries
Phytochemistry Reviews,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Feb. 10, 2025
Language: Английский
Chromatic symphony of fleshy fruits: functions, biosynthesis and metabolic engineering of bioactive compounds
Molecular Horticulture,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
5(1)
Published: April 2, 2025
Fleshy
fruits
are
popular
among
consumers
due
to
their
significant
nutritional
value,
which
includes
essential
bioactive
compounds
such
as
pigments,
vitamins,
and
minerals.
Notably,
plant-derived
pigments
generally
considered
safe
reliable,
helping
protect
humans
against
various
inflammatory
diseases.
Although
the
phytochemical
diversity
biological
activities
have
been
extensively
reviewed
summarized,
status
of
nutrients
in
fleshy
fruits,
particularly
with
a
focusing
on
different
colors,
has
received
less
attention.
Therefore,
this
review
introduces
five
common
types
based
coloration
summarizes
major
compounds.
It
also
provides
latest
advancements
function,
biosynthesis,
metabolic
engineering
pigments.
In
review,
we
emphasize
that
promoting
consumption
diverse
array
colorful
can
contribute
balanced
diet;
however,
optimal
intake
levels
still
require
further
clinical
validation.
This
may
serve
useful
guide
for
decisions
enhance
understanding
natural
accelerate
application
agriculture
medicine.
Language: Английский
Exceeding the Limits with Nutraceuticals: Looking Towards Parkinson’s Disease and Frailty
International Journal of Molecular Sciences,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
26(1), P. 122 - 122
Published: Dec. 26, 2024
One
of
the
most
pressing
challenges
facing
society
today
is
rising
prevalence
physical
and
cognitive
frailty.
This
geriatric
condition
makes
older
adults
more
vulnerable
to
disability,
illness,
a
heightened
risk
mortality.
In
this
scenario,
Parkinson’s
disease
(PD)
frailty,
which
share
several
common
characteristics,
are
becoming
increasingly
prevalent
worldwide,
underscoring
urgent
need
for
innovative
strategies.
Nutraceuticals
naturally
occurring
bioactive
compounds
contained
in
foods,
offering
health
benefits
over
above
essential
nutrition.
By
examining
literature
from
past
decade,
review
highlights
how
nutraceuticals
can
act
as
complementary
therapies,
addressing
key
processes,
such
oxidative
stress,
inflammation,
neuroprotection.
Notably,
antioxidant
action
appears
particularly
beneficial
regard
PD
For
instance,
antioxidant-rich
may
mitigate
damage
linked
levodopa
therapy
PD,
potentially
reducing
side
effects
enhancing
treatment
sustainability.
Similarly,
amplify
activity,
muscle
function,
health,
resilience,
thereby
proposes
holistic
approach
integrating
with
exercise,
pharmacotherapy,
lifestyle
adjustments.
It
promises
transform
management
ARD,
prolong
life,
improve
quality
life
well-being
people.
Language: Английский
Potential of Natural Products in the Treatment of Glioma: Focus on Molecular Mechanisms
Cell Biochemistry and Biophysics,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
82(4), P. 3157 - 3208
Published: Aug. 16, 2024
Language: Английский
Exploring the Renoprotective Potential of Bioactive Nutraceuticals in Chronic Kidney Disease Progression: A Narrative Review
Anindita Ghosh,
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Arti Muley,
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Sakshi Bhat
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et al.
Cureus,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Sept. 5, 2024
Chronic
kidney
disease
(CKD)
is
a
condition
that
characterized
by
progressive
loss
of
function
over
time.
A
substantial
increase
in
the
burden
CKD
evident
globally,
attributed
to
multifactorial
conditions
like
an
expanding
aging
population,
rising
diabetes
and
hypertension
rates,
more
significant
exposures
risk
factors
associated
with
environment
lifestyle.
Nutraceuticals
are
substances
usually
considered
food
or
active
part
provides
medical
health
benefits,
including
prevention
treatment
disease.
The
aim
review
positive
role
nutraceuticals
managing
CKD.
narrative
generated,
extracting
papers
from
databases
Web
Science,
Scopus,
ScienceDirect,
ResearchGate,
PubMed.
Animal
human
trials
focusing
on
effect
different
initial
stage
disease,
i.e.,
stages
1,
2,
3
CKD,
were
included.
review's
outcome
understanding
effectiveness
have
shown
results
conditions.
Active
compounds
include
ubiquinone,
curcumin,
nitrates,
nitrites,
lycopene,
resveratrol.
These
bioactive
components
also
beneficial
for
other
comorbid
diabetes,
hypertension,
cardiovascular
eminent
adverse
Lycopene,
coenzyme
Q10
(CoQ10),
resveratrol,
flavonoids
positively
impacted
complications.
hold
great
promise
individuals
coming
years,
offering
diverse
potential
benefits.
delivering
vital
antioxidant
anti-inflammatory
support
alleviate
oxidative
stress
inflammation,
helping
regulate
blood
pressure
lipid
levels
improved
health,
promoting
optimal
renal
sustain
assisting
maintaining
electrolyte
balance,
warding
off
complications,
influencing
gut
microbiota
enhanced
digestive
well-being,
ultimately
elevating
overall
quality
life,
those
Language: Английский