Category Archives: Carotenoids

Crocins from the Herb Saffron

Posted on December 23, 2018 by Robert Barrington
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Carotenoid Rich Foods for Skin Protection

Posted on November 24, 2018 by Robert Barrington
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Peppers (Capsicum annuum): Anxiolytic and Antidepressant?

Posted on October 1, 2018 by Robert Barrington

Peppers (Capsicum annuum; also commonly called capsicum) are a group of plants belonging to the Solanaceae family that include bell peppers, jalapeños, and cayenne peppers. They grow in a number of regions of the Word but are thought to be … Continue reading →

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Are Carotenoids Protective of Depression?

Posted on September 9, 2018 by Robert Barrington
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Lutein Protects From Cataracts: More Evidence

Posted on June 21, 2018 by Robert Barrington

Lutein is a phytochemical belonging to the carotenoid group. In particular, lutein is classified as a xanthophyll, and is closely related to other dietary xanthophylls including cryptoxanthin, zeaxanthin and astaxanthin. Lutein is present in green leafy vegetables and egg yolks … Continue reading →

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Cataract Protection: Xanthophylls

Posted on June 20, 2018 by Robert Barrington

Xanthophylls are a group of oxidised carotenoids that may play a role in human health. Xanthophylls are found in wide variety of plant foods such as green leafy vegetables, and can also be found in the tissues of animals that … Continue reading →

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Prevention of Cataracts: Lutein

Posted on June 19, 2018 by Robert Barrington

Free radicals are chemicals that are able to oxidise cells and tissues. This oxidation process leads to tissue damage and can often create chain reactions that cause further damage to cellular components. Antioxidants have been shown to be beneficial to … Continue reading →

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Lipid Peroxidation and Depression

Posted on March 30, 2018 by Robert Barrington

Lipid peroxidation is a process by which oxygen is able to cause damage to the fatty acids in cell membranes through the generation of free radicals. This damage can alter the membrane characteristics and lead to dysfunctional cells that can … Continue reading →

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Top 3 Nutrients for Sun Protection

Posted on February 17, 2018 by Robert Barrington
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Antioxidants in Spirulina

Posted on February 4, 2018 by Robert Barrington
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