Natural carotenoids (CARs), viz. β-carotene, lutein, astaxanthin, bixin, norbixin, capsanthin,
lycopene, canthaxanthin, β-Apo-8-carotenal, zeaxanthin, and β-apo-8-carotenal-ester, are …

Carotenoids are isoprenoids widely distributed in foods that have been always part of the
diet of humans. Unlike the other so-called food bioactives, some carotenoids can be …

Color is the first attribute that influences the acceptance of foods as they become more
attractive to consumers when they are more intense and uniform. In recent years, the interest …

Well-known experimental research demonstrates that oxidative stress is the leading cause
of the onset and progression of major human health disorders such as cardiovascular …

Carotenoids are fascinating compounds that can be converted into many others, including
retinoids that also play key roles in many processes. Although carotenoids are largely …

The consumption of carotenoids has beneficial effects on health, reducing the risk of certain
forms of cancer, cardiovascular diseases, and macular degeneration, among others. The …

Carotenoids are versatile isoprenoids that are important in food quality and health
promotion. There is a need to establish recommended dietary intakes/nutritional reference …

In this work, the importance of dietary carotenoids in skin health and appearance is
comprehensively reviewed and discussed. References are made to their applications in …

Carotenoids have been related to a number of health benefits. Their dietary intake and
circulating levels have been associated with a reduced incidence of obesity, diabetes …

Background There is an increasing trend in the consumption of olive oil, especially extra
virgin olive oil, due to its health benefits. These health benefits are mainly correlated to …