• Total carotenoid intake and Lutein/Zeaxanthin intake were not associated with CRC risk. (frontiersin.org)
  • The purpose of the current study was to further explore the effects of phosphatidylcholine (PC) provided by eggs versus a choline bitartrate (CB) supplement on the gut microbiota, trimethylamine N-oxide (TMAO) formation, and plasma carotenoids lutein and zeaxanthin in MetS. (mdpi.com)
  • To investigate whether intake of lycopene, alpha-carotene, beta-carotene, beta-cryptoxanthin, and lutein/zeaxanthin is inversely associated with breast cancer risk, a case-control study was conducted in China during 2004-2005. (positivehealth.com)
  • Its yellow color comes from its content of the xanthophyll carotenoids lutein and zeaxanthin, and is responsible for the maculas ability to filter blue and ultraviolet (UV) light. (naturalproductsinsider.com)
  • The lecithin in avocado oil helps boost collagen, and the pro-vitamin A carotenoids lutein and zeaxanthin enhance the skin's natural antioxidant store. (curejoy.com)
  • The carotenoids (lutein (L), zeaxanthin (Z) and meso -zeaxanthin (MZ)) are found in the human macula, where they are collectively known as macular pigment (MP). (bmj.com)
  • Cherimoya may contain a carotenoid antioxidant like lutein. (dailytaker.com)
  • Cherimoya is high in the antioxidant lutein (carotenoid carotenoid), which aids in the maintenance of healthy vision and the fight against free radicals. (dailytaker.com)
  • Colorectal cancer (CRC) risk is linked to serum and dietary retinol and carotenoids, according to clinical and epidemiological research. (frontiersin.org)
  • A systematic review and meta-analysis published in the journal Nutrition Reviews , suggested that total mixed carotenoids as well as individual carotenoids were inversely related to metabolic syndrome (MetS), but no association was observed between retinol (also known as vitamin A) and MetS. (excelvite.com)
  • This research was supported by Intramural Research Program of the NIH Biomedical Research, National Institute on Aging, and is the first review and meta-analysis that comprehensively reviewed the relationship of serum retinol (vitamin A), retinyl esters, and carotenoids with cardiometabolic risk factors known as metabolic syndrome (MetS). (excelvite.com)
  • RESULTS: We observed the following significant associations: gastric cancer risk was inversely associated with high plasma vitamin C, some carotenoids, retinol and α-tocopherol, high intake of cereal fibre and high adhesion to Mediterranean diet, while red and processed meat were associated with increased risk. (ox.ac.uk)
  • Plasma carotenoids, retinol, and tocopherols and the risk of prostate cancer in the European Prospective Investigation into Cancer and Nutrition study. (ox.ac.uk)
  • Previous studies suggest that high plasma concentrations of carotenoids, retinol, or tocopherols may reduce the risk of prostate cancer.We aimed to examine the associations between plasma concentrations of 7 carotenoids, retinol, alpha-tocopherol, and gamma-tocopherol and prostate cancer risk.A total of 137,001 men in 8 European countries participated. (ox.ac.uk)
  • The risk of advanced disease for men in the highest fifth of plasma concentrations compared with men in the lowest fifth was 0.40 (95% CI: 0.19, 0.88) for lycopene and 0.35 (95% CI: 0.17, 0.78) for the sum of carotenoids.We observed no associations between plasma concentrations of carotenoids, retinol, or tocopherols and overall prostate cancer risk. (ox.ac.uk)
  • A population-based follow-up study on mortality from cancer or cardiovascular disease and serum carotenoids, retinol and tocopherols in Japanese inhabitants. (nutri-facts.org)
  • It is suggested that individuals with MetS have elevated oxidative stress markers, which explain the necessity to increase the requirements for antioxidants such as pro-vitamin A carotenoids. (excelvite.com)
  • Carotenoids are common antioxidants and anti-inflammatory agents that can effectively improve cognitive health. (news-medical.net)
  • These compounds have frequently been called dietary antioxidants since in some cases they counteract oxidative damage to biomolecules (Halliwell, 1996), and the possibility exists that increased intakes of these compounds may protect against chronic disease. (nationalacademies.org)
  • Four main tasks were assigned to the Dietary Reference Intakes Panel on Dietary Antioxidants and Related Compounds. (nationalacademies.org)
  • Fruit and vegetables are good sources of natural antioxidants such as vitamins, carotenoids, flavonoids, and other phenolic compounds ( Dimitrios, 2006 ). (ashs.org)
  • Antioxidants such as vitamin C, carotenoids, and vitamin E 1 , 2 are hypothesized to help prevent atherosclerosis by blocking the oxidative modification of low-density lipoprotein (LDL), which may be selectively incorporated by monocytes in the arterial wall 3 , 4 . (wustl.edu)
  • Hamer MChida Y Intake of fruit, vegetables, and antioxidants and risk of type 2 diabetes: systematic review and meta-analysis. (jamanetwork.com)
  • Compared with the highest versus lowest quartile of intake, the adjusted ORs were 0.26 (95% CI 0.14-0.46) for lycopene, 0.38 (95% CI 0.21-0.71) for beta-carotene, 0.43 (95% CI 0.23-0.82) for beta-cryptoxanthin, and 0.37 (95% CI 0.20-0.68) for total carotenoids, with statistically significant tests for trend. (positivehealth.com)
  • It is concluded that higher intake of lycopene, beta-carotene and beta-cryptoxanthin is associated to a lower risk of breast cancer among Chinese women. (positivehealth.com)
  • Based on the thorough review, it's recommended to take products with natural carotenoids, such as beta-carotene, alpha-carotene, lycopene and other carotenoids found in fruits and vegetable for healthy metabolic system. (excelvite.com)
  • ExcelVite's EVTene™ is a natural mixed-carotenoid extract from sustainably-sourced palm fruits containing high level of alpha- and beta- carotene with some amounts of other carotenoid such as gamma-carotene and lycopene. (excelvite.com)
  • Tomato (Solanum lycopersicum) is a rich source of lycopene, a carotenoid that confers various positive biological effects such as improved lipid metabolism. (researchgate.net)
  • In addition, high-lycopene tomato intake improved LDL-C (p = 0.027). (researchgate.net)
  • The intake of high-lycopene tomato, PR-7, reduced LDL-C and was confirmed to be safe. (researchgate.net)
  • For lycopene and the sum of carotenoids, there was evidence of heterogeneity between the associations with risks of localized and advanced disease. (ox.ac.uk)
  • The inverse associations of lycopene and the sum of carotenoids with the risk of advanced disease may involve a protective effect, an association of dietary choice with delayed detection of prostate cancer, reverse causality, or other factors. (ox.ac.uk)
  • Lycopene is a type of organic pigment called a carotenoid. (medlineplus.gov)
  • Tomatoes, for example, are packed with the health-promoting antioxidant lycopene, a carotenoid attracting growing attention in recent years due to research linking it to reduction in cancer risk, especially prostate cancer. (nutraingredients.com)
  • Some cherimoya compounds, such as flavonoids and carotenoids, as well as vitamin C, have potent antioxidant properties. (dailytaker.com)
  • Both alpha- and beta-carotene, but not tocopherols and vitamin C, are inversely related to 15-year cardiovascular mortality in Dutch elderly men. (nutri-facts.org)
  • Serum carotenoid concentrations were significantly inversely associated with CRC risk. (frontiersin.org)
  • In the observational study , carotenoid concentrations of 1,031 men (aged 46 to 65 years) in the blood were measured as were instances of death from cardiovascular diseases (CVD) , as categorized by existing risk factors, over a median period of 15.9 years (1). (nutri-facts.org)
  • Many epidemiological studies have shown that high dietary intake (2, 3) or circulating concentrations of carote-noids (4, 5) are associated with decreased risk of CVD mortality. (nutri-facts.org)
  • Explanations for inconsistent findings may be due to the different study populations, study design (case-control or cross-sectional) and different methods of measuring carotenoids (dietary intake values or blood concentrations). (nutri-facts.org)
  • Low- serum carotenoid concentrations and carotenoid interactions predict mortality in US adults: the third national health and nutrition examination survey. (nutri-facts.org)
  • Carotenoids, Vitamin A, and Their Association with the Metabolic Syndrome: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. (excelvite.com)
  • β-carotene is an essential natural carotenoid and dietary source of pro-vitamin A. Moreover, β-carotene possesses significant free radical scavenging and antioxidant properties due to the presence of abundant unsaturated bonds in its molecule. (news-medical.net)
  • High intake of dietary fibre, fish, calcium, and plasma vitamin D were associated with a decreased risk of colorectal cancer, while red and processed meat intake, alcohol intake, body mass index (BMI) and abdominal obesity were associated with an increased risk. (ox.ac.uk)
  • Antioxidant vitamin intake and coronary mortality in a longitudinal population study. (nutri-facts.org)
  • Beta-carotene, found abundantly in cucumber, is an important pro-vitamin A carotenoid. (wakeup-world.com)
  • Methods: In 1986, 39,910 U.S. male health professionals 40 to 75 years of age who were free of diagnosed coronary heart disease, diabetes, and hypercholesterolemia completed detailed dietary questionnaires that assessed their usual intake of vitamin C, carotene, and vitamin E in addition to other nutrients. (wustl.edu)
  • Results: After controlling for age and several coronary risk factors, we observed a lower risk of coronary disease among men with higher intakes of vitamin E (P for trend = 0.003). (wustl.edu)
  • In contrast, a high intake of vitamin C was not associated with a lower risk of coronary disease. (wustl.edu)
  • Conclusions: These data do not prove a causal relation, but they provide evidence of an association between a high intake of vitamin E and a lower risk of coronary heart disease in men. (wustl.edu)
  • Vitamin E and carotenoids also prevent inflammation and keep wrinkles from showing on the skin. (curejoy.com)
  • Most carotenoids are reported to possess antioxidant properties and to mediate anti-inflammatory response, which reduces risk of CVD (6). (nutri-facts.org)
  • MP filters short-wavelength light (thereby passively limiting photo-oxidative damage), and its constituent carotenoids have antioxidant properties (and therefore actively neutralise reactive oxygen species). (bmj.com)
  • In fact, this inverse association was also observed for all individual carotenoids, with beta-carotene showing the strongest putative protective effect, followed by alpha-carotene and beta-cryptoxanthin. (excelvite.com)
  • The carotenoid composition in EVTene™ is similar to that found in carrots and can be incorporated into various type of food and beverage products as well as dietary supplement, hence providing a convenient way to acquire high level of alpha- and beta-carotene in our daily diet. (excelvite.com)
  • One recent study indicated that β-carotene dietary intake was inversely associated with cognitive function decline. (news-medical.net)
  • In addition, they contain carotenoids like alpha and beta carotene and glycoalkaloids like tomatine. (healthifyme.com)
  • Higher early adulthood intake of fruits and vegetables rich in α carotene was associated with lower risk of premenopausal breast cancer. (bmj.com)
  • Conversely, among ever-smokers (current as well as ex-smokers), high intake of beta-carotene was associated with an increased risk of such cancers. (acsh.org)
  • In both groups of women, those who consumed the greatest amounts of beta-carotene intake obtained them from dietary supplements. (acsh.org)
  • A meta-analysis showed that dietary or circulating beta-carotene was inversely associated with risk of all-cause mortality, citing the possibility of extending human lifespan. (wakeup-world.com)
  • The relative risk of prostate cancer was estimated by conditional logistic regression, which was adjusted for smoking status, alcohol intake, body mass index, marital status, physical activity, and education level.Overall, none of the micronutrients examined were significantly associated with prostate cancer risk. (ox.ac.uk)
  • High and low intake were used as controls, and OR (odds ratio) or RR (relative risk) and 95% confidence interval were extracted. (frontiersin.org)
  • More research to examine the relationship between carotenoids and breast cancer risk is warranted. (positivehealth.com)
  • Huang JP, Zhang M, Holman CD and Xie X. Dietary carotenoids and risk of breast cancer in Chinese women. (positivehealth.com)
  • High intake of fruit and vegetables in current smokers were associated with a decreased risk of lung cancer. (ox.ac.uk)
  • An increased risk of breast cancer was associated with high saturated fat intake and alcohol intake. (ox.ac.uk)
  • High intake of dairy protein and calcium from dairy products and high serum concentration of IGF-I were associated with an increased risk of prostate cancer. (ox.ac.uk)
  • Objective To evaluate the association between fruit and vegetable intake during adolescence and early adulthood and risk of breast cancer. (bmj.com)
  • There was no association between risk and total fruit intake in early adulthood and total vegetable intake in either adolescence or early adulthood. (bmj.com)
  • Fruit juice intake in adolescence or early adulthood was not associated with risk. (bmj.com)
  • Conclusion There is an association between higher fruit intake and lower risk of breast cancer. (bmj.com)
  • 1 2 3 Results from epidemiological studies assessing fruit and vegetable intake and risk of breast cancer, however, have been inconsistent. (bmj.com)
  • For example, in one study they cited, the levels of carotenes in participants' plasma was directly correlated with mortality risk in smokers but inversely correlated with risk in non-smokers (3). (acsh.org)
  • Some nutrients, such as the carotenoids, increase the health risk from smoking, which is already extremely high. (acsh.org)
  • These carotenoids were not associated with the risk of localized disease but were inversely associated with the risk of advanced disease. (ox.ac.uk)
  • Other carotenoids and the sum of carotenoids were not signifi-cantly related to increased risk of CVD mortality. (nutri-facts.org)
  • Significant risk factors for these abnormalities include fat and sugar intake in both children and adults. (medscape.com)
  • The results of this study showed evidence of an association between high cariogenic risk and great severity of oral disease in the studied group of young women and low calcium intake. (medscape.com)
  • The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition published an online article on September 10, 2014 that reported a lower risk of dying from any cause during over an average period of 5.9 years among men and women with a high intake of fiber. (lifeextension.com)
  • Associations between circulating carotenoids, genomic instability and the risk of high-grade prostate cancer. (lycoprozen.com)
  • Fruit and vegetable intake and risk of cardiovascular disease: the Women's Health Study. (jamanetwork.com)
  • Eating foods high in carotenoids has been shown in studies to improve eye health, reduce the risk of certain cancers, and increase your chances of developing heart disease. (dailytaker.com)
  • Another study discovered that magnesium consumption was inversely related to the risk of high blood pressure. (dailytaker.com)
  • Dietary patterns including the Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension and the Mediterranean-type diets that further restrict sodium, and moderate alcohol intake are advised. (imperial.ac.uk)
  • Excessive alcohol intake damages the liver and causes inflammation in the body. (healthifyme.com)
  • We previously demonstrated that intake of three eggs/d for 4 weeks increased plasma choline and decreased inflammation in subjects with metabolic syndrome (MetS). (mdpi.com)
  • From the systematic review, an inverse association was found between higher total carotenoid intake and the presence of MetS. (excelvite.com)
  • A clear net inverse association between serum total mixed carotenoids and MetS was observed from the 11 studies. (excelvite.com)
  • The principal message from nutritional studies in humans has been an endorsement of the benefits of a diet consisting mainly of vegetables, fruits, fiber, and fish, combined with restricted caloric intake and/or exercise to maintain or achieve a healthy weight. (medscape.com)
  • Previous studies have suggested that a so-called Mediterranean diet, -namely one rich in vegetables, fruits, cereals, and a low intake of meat and dairy products, with a high ratio of monounsaturated fatty acids (mostly olive oil) to polyunsaturated fatty acids - can help people live longer. (nutraingredients.com)
  • An unhealthy diet - high in saturated and trans fat, high in refined carbohydrates and sugar, high in salt, low in omega-3 fat intake, and low in fruits and vegetables (Micha & Mozaffarian, 2010). (ironmagazineforums.com)
  • Studies show that tomato intake is inversely related to cancer, cardiovascular diseases, ageing, and many other degenerative diseases. (healthifyme.com)
  • Genkinger JMPlatz EAHoffman SCComstock GWHelzlsouer KJ Fruit, vegetable, and antioxidant intake and all-cause, cancer, and cardiovascular disease mortality in a community-dwelling population in Washington County, Maryland. (jamanetwork.com)
  • 4 , 6-10 Furthermore, most interventional trials have shown that supplementation with the macular carotenoids impacts positively on visual function in subjects with and without retinal disease, 11-16 and it appears that supplementation with all three macular carotenoids offers advantages over formulations containing only two of these three nutrients. (bmj.com)
  • And contributing to a raft of studies on olive oil, recent research suggests that consumption of olive oil is inversely associated with blood pressure. (nutraingredients.com)
  • Intake of cooked tomato sauce preserves coronary endothelial function and improves apolipoprotein A-I and apolipoprotein J protein profile in high-density lipoprotein. (lycoprozen.com)
  • An anti-inflammatory diet is simply a way of eating that focuses on a higher intake of fruits, veggies, fish, and healthful fats while eliminating pro-inflammatory foods like refined carbohydrates, dairy, and sugar. (thepaleodiet.com)
  • noted that DASH is not a reduced-sodium diet, but variations of DASH that recommend reduced sodium intake (low salt intake) have been found to be effective for lowering blood pressure ( Svetkey et al. ). (carehealthyliving.com)
  • 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 A recent pooled analysis of 20 prospective studies showed an inverse association between vegetable intake and estrogen receptor negative tumors, but not with estrogen receptor positive tumors or breast cancer overall. (bmj.com)
  • Yang G. Cruciferous vegetable intake is inversely correlated with circulating levels of proinflammatory markers in women. (thepaleodiet.com)
  • Studies such as this one indicate that, as we have previously pointed out, high intake of some nutrients in the form of supplements , will not necessarily improve health . (acsh.org)
  • The hazard ratio was 0.82 (0.70 to 0.96) for the highest fifth (median intake 0.5 serving/day) versus the lowest fifth (median intake 0.03 serving/day) intake. (bmj.com)
  • Studies on flies and rodents suggest that cutting intake of one particular amino acid, called methionine, lengthens life to a similar degree as calorie restriction . (qualitycounts.com)
  • P=0.01 for trend) for the highest (median intake 2.9 servings/day) versus the lowest (median intake 0.5 serving/day) fifth of intake. (bmj.com)
  • Dietary Total Antioxidant Capacity is Inversely Associated with Prostate Cancer Aggressiveness in a Population-Based Study. (lycoprozen.com)
  • the obvious preventive strategy against the calcium-alkali syndrome is to limit the intake of calcium to no more than 1.2 to 1.5 grams per day. (qualitycounts.com)
  • Natural Medicines Comprehensive Database (La Base Exhaustiva de Datos de Medicamentos Naturales) clasifica la eficacia, basada en evidencia científica, de acuerdo a la siguiente escala: Eficaz, Probablemente Eficaz, Posiblemente Eficaz, Posiblemente Ineficaz, Probablemente Ineficaz, Ineficaz, e Insuficiente Evidencia para Hacer una Determinación. (medlineplus.gov)
  • Stahl WSies H Bioactivity and protective effects of natural carotenoids. (jamanetwork.com)
  • There has been considerable interest in the role of carotenoids in the chemoprevention of cancer. (positivehealth.com)
  • RÉSUMÉ Des données de plus en plus nombreuses indiquent que les antioxydants alimentaires ont des effets favorables sur la réduction du risque de cancer. (who.int)
  • To produce high-quality evidence and substantiate strong recommendations, future research should address areas where the low quality of evidence was observed (for example, intake of dietary fiber, fish, egg, meat, dairy products, fruit juice, and nuts) and emphasize focus on dietary factors not yet conclusively investigated. (imperial.ac.uk)
  • Carotenoids content was 3.5 mg per gram of product. (researchgate.net)
  • carotenoid content may support treatment of patients affected by common hypercholesterolemia. (researchgate.net)
  • The association for fruit intake during adolescence was independent of adult fruit intake. (bmj.com)
  • The association with adolescent fruit intake was stronger for both estrogen and progesterone receptor negative cancers than estrogen and progesterone receptor positive cancers (P=0.02 for heterogeneity). (bmj.com)
  • Habitual dietary intake and lifestyle were collected by face-to-face interview using a validated and reliable food frequency questionnaire. (positivehealth.com)
  • Participants' usual dietary intake was measured using a validated semi-quantitative food frequency questionnaire and their dietary TAC was estimated. (who.int)
  • This population- based study investigated food groups intaken by means of a quantitative food frequency questionnaire (QFFQ) validated for use in Brazil. (bvsalud.org)