Sentences with phrase «carotenoid compounds»

It is one of the only carotenoid compounds that is not converted to retinol in the body, therefore, 100 % of its antioxidant strengths are reserved for fighting free radicals.

Each labeled chromatographic peak represents an identified carotenoid compound: 1, lutein; 2, anhydrolutein; 3, zeaxanthin; 4, cryptoxanthin; 5, 13 - cisβ - carotene; 6, all - transβ - carotene; 7, 9 - cisβ - carotene.

Beta - carotene is the pigmented carotenoid compound that is responsible for a carrot's orange color.

The latest gaining popularity in North America is fucoxanthin, a carotenoid compound found mostly in brown seaweed called wakame, which is found in Asia.

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Avocado also contains antioxidant compounds called carotenoids, which are ultra powerful antioxidants that help protect against disease (12).

The healthy alternatives are packed with phytochemicals (plant - based compounds) that include antioxidants, flavonoids and carotenoids, all of which help reduce inflammation and protect the tissues from oxidation, which can damage them.

They are high in antioxidants, specifically the carotenoids (like beta - carotene) and zeaxanthin (compound that absorbs blue light and helps protect the eyes).

Thanks to cruciferous veggies, they offer anti-cancer nutrients such as a plethora of minerals, carotenoids, and folate as well as vitamins C, E, and K. Also, this high - fiber vegetable contains glucosinolates, the sulfur - rich compounds that have been studied for their cancer - fighting qualities (1).

Stevia contains a broad range of polyphenols, carotenoids, chlorophyll compounds, and amino acids (5).

Colored carotenoid pigments (similar to those in many plants, including the carrots that the compounds are named after) can neutralize damaging ultraviolet light.

To combat vitamin A deficiency, other researchers have been investigating methods to boost carotenoids in bananas, because these compounds — which turn fruits and vegetables red, orange or yellow — are converted into vitamin A in the liver.

Experts from the Pharmacy Faculty and the Higher Technical School of Agricultural Engineering (Escuela Técnica Superior de Ingeniería Agronómica — ETSIA) of the University of Seville have published a study that shows that when reducing the water used to water cherry tomato crops by more than 50 %, the product not only maintains its quality, both commercially and nutritionally, but it also even increases the level of carotenoids, compounds of great interest in the food - processing industry.

Eggs are another source of these carotenoids, and researchers are attempting to boost the amount of these compounds in yolks.

These results are the fruit of the doctoral thesis «A study of the contents of carotenoids and the phenolic compounds in tomatoes and flowers in the context of functional diet,» by the researcher Elena Coyago Cruz from the Salesian Polytechnic University in Quito (Ecuador), under the direction of Corell and Meléndez.

Carotenoids are highly versatile compounds that are very important in areas such as agriculture, food, nutrition, health and cosmetics, among others.

It also contains various natural healing compounds like antioxidants, carotenoids, flavones, polyphenols, and phospholipids.

Studies show that mangoes are full of antioxidants like vitamin C, carotenoids like beta - carotene, and phenolic compounds like gallic acid.

The fruit is chock - full of good - for - you compounds like vitamins, minerals, carotenoids, and phenolics, and they have powerful anti-inflammatory effects on the body.

The type of vitamin A in carrots is plant based carotenoids, pro vitamin A compounds which have to be converted to active vitamin A before they improve acne.

The benefits of eating many diverse plants is as expected from general guidelines to date and it includes lots of leafy greens and brightly colored vegetables which also contains carotenoids, anthocyanins, lycopenoids, and other beneficial plant compounds.

Dr. MacDonald says there have been some studies showing differences in some fatty acids or lipid - soluble compounds (e.g. carotenoids), for example, between organic and conventionally - grown crops, but these differences were minor and didn't have a significant impact on overall nutrient content.

Other carotenoids, or plant compounds that are important to human health, found in avocados are, alpha - carotene, beta - carotene and beta - cryptoxanthin.

These vitamins, especially vitamins E, C and carotenoids a precursor to vitamin A make seaweed a good source of antioxidant compounds.

Sure, the cantaloupe has a handful of carotenoid antioxidants like lutein, but compare that to the good old banana which comes drenched in medicinal compounds like rutin, quercetin, kaempferol, and tryptophan.

Consume collard juice as a source of carotenoids — yellow, orange and red pigment compounds — including beta - carotene, lutein and zeaxanthin.

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Diets that lack whole grains, quercetin, (a natural occurring compound found in apples with skin, berries, red grapes, red onions and black tea,) beta - carotene and carotenoids, (a pigment found in orange vegetables,) and vegetable based omega three acids like those found in acai berries, are more susceptible to allergens.

Vitamins E, C, flavonoids and carotenoids are excellent antioxidants, and foods that are high in these compounds include berries, citrus, green tea, onions and dark chocolate.

It is also rich in healthy plant compounds, including anthocyanins, carotenoids, polyphenols and flavonoids.

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Carotenoids are compounds of vitamin A that are essential to protect your body.

But, did you know that recent studies have been exploring the potential of carotenoids as anti-cancer and anti-aging compounds.

In a study of atherosclerosis and stroke patients, researchers found that healthy subjects in the control group had much higher levels of a particular strain of bacteria that produces anti-inflammatory compounds and carotenoids — particularly beta - carotene and lycopene.

The specific effects of food structure (increased satiety, reduced transit time and glycaemic response), fibre (improved faecal bulking and satiety, viscosity and SCFA production, and / or reduced glycaemic response) and Mg (better glycaemic homeostasis through increased insulin secretion), together with the antioxidant and anti-carcinogenic properties of numerous bioactive compounds, especially those in the bran and germ (minerals, trace elements, vitamins, carotenoids, polyphenols and alkylresorcinols), are today well - recognised mechanisms in this protection.

In recent years, carotenoids have received a large amount of research attention as potential anti-cancer and anti-aging compounds.

Comparison of leafy kale populations from Italy, Portugal, and Turkey for their bioactive compound content: phenolics, glucosinolates, carotenoids, and chlorophylls.

They are also a good source of phenolic compounds such as carotenoids, flavonoids, and triterpenoids, which have antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties.

Recent studies suggest that cruciferous vegetables are an excellent source of natural antioxidants due to their high levels of various phytochemicals, as well as good suppliers of essential vitamins, carotenoids, fibre, soluble sugars, minerals, and phenolic compounds.

The first recognized antioxidants were vitamin C and vitamin E, but other substances that have powerful antioxidant properties have also been recognized: Selenium, Carotenoids (Beta - carotene, Lutein, Lycopene, Sulforaphane, Zeaxanthin, and Astaxanthin), Bioflavonoids (Anthocyanins, Proanthocyanidins, Quercetin, and Apigenin), Coenzyme — Q10 (Co — Q10), Soy Isoflavones (Genistein and Daidzein), and many other less well - known compounds found in fruits and vegetables.

Call it bok choy or «Chinese Cabbage,» this cruciferous member of the cabbage tribe is an excellent source of carotenoids, flavonoids, and Vitamins A, B1, B2, C, and K. Bok choy is also rich in calcium and folate and a raft of antioxidant compounds, some known for their cancer - fighting powers.

The carotenoid antioxidants are what provide the red to orange pigments in rosehip seed oil and they're also the special compounds for acne.

According to an article in the Journal of Applied Biochemistry and Biotechnology in 2011, banana peels possess various bioactive compounds such as carotenoids, polyphenols, and others.

Broccoli helps the body rid of excess estrogen, which is important as breast cancer is linked to estrogen dominance and contains anti-cancer compounds carotenoids and sulforaphane.

Aside from vitamins and minerals, persimmons contain a wide array of plant compounds, including tannins, flavonoids and carotenoids, which can positively impact your health (3).

Bell peppers» bright colors come from chemicals called carotenoids, which are the same compounds responsible for the bright colors in vegetables such as carrots and pumpkins.

Astaxanthin is another powerful antioxidant that belongs to a group of compounds called carotenoids.

These antioxidant compounds, which go by names like flavonoids and carotenoids, are getting a lot of attention lately.