Carotenoids are lipid soluble plant pigments that make part of human daily diet. These
compounds are able to react with diverse reactive species and originate a myriad of …

Overwhelming evidence indicates that diets rich in fruits and vegetables are protective
against common chronic diseases, such as cancer, obesity and cardiovascular disease …

This study aimed at investigating the potential of microalgae species grown on industrial
waste water as a new source of natural antioxidants. Six microalgae from different classes …

Current research is geared towards the discovery of new compounds with strong
neuroprotective potential and few or no side effects compared to synthetic drugs. This review …

Dietary lipids are an indispensable source of energy and nutrition in human life. Numerous
studies have shown that dietary bioactive lipids have many health benefits, including …

Green microalgae contain many active pigments such as carotenoids having antioxidant
and protective activity on human cells. Here we investigate the biological activity of an …

Cyanobacteria have two types of sunscreen pigments, scytonemin and mycosporine-like
amino acids (MAAs). These secondary metabolites are thought to play multiple roles against …

Biologically active compounds are considered as powerful food factors that elicit profound
effects on the maintenance of human health, and disease prevention. The research into how …

Moringa oleifera, from the family Moringaceae, is used as a source of vegetable and herbal
medicine and in the treatment of various cancers in many African countries, including Kenya …

Lutein is an antioxidant with multiple beneficial functions. However, its therapeutic potential
is hampered by its low water solubility and bioavailability. The goal of this study is to …