The role of oxidative stress in the physiopathology of human pregnancy is of particular
interest. Pregnancy is well-known to increase the oxidative stress, mainly produced by a …

Human milk is considered the most valuable form of nutrition for infants for their growth,
development and function. So far, there are still some cases where feeding human milk is …

Lutein is a carotenoid with reported anti-inflammatory properties. A large body of evidence
shows that lutein has several beneficial effects, especially on eye health. In particular, lutein …

Lutein is one of the few xanthophyll carotenoids that is found in high concentration in the
macula of human retina. As de novo synthesis of lutein within the human body is impossible …

Vitamin A is an essential fat-soluble vitamin that occurs in various chemical forms. It is
essential for several physiological processes. Either hyper-or hypovitaminosis can be …

Background The increased demand by consumers for clean labels has encouraged industry
to search for replacements of synthetic ingredients in food products, and in particular …

Endoplasmic reticulum (ER) and mitochondria are the main sites for the storage and
regulation of Ca 2+ homeostasis. An imbalance of Ca 2+ homeostasis can cause ER stress …

It is now widely accepted that nutrition during critical periods in early development, both pre-
and postnatal, may have lifetime consequences in determining health or onset of major …

Appraised for being one of the oldest staple nutritive foods mainly in the Arabian Peninsula,
the date palm tree (Phoenix dactylifera L.), is a crop native to the subtropical and tropical …

Lutein, zeaxanthin, and meso-zeaxanthin are three xanthophyll carotenoid pigments that
selectively concentrate in the center of the retina. Humans cannot synthesize lutein and …