Exploring carotenoids: Metabolism, antioxidants, and impacts on human health

Bufka, Jiří; Vaňková, Lenka; Sýkora, Josef; Křížková, Věra

doi:10.1016/j.jff.2024.106284

Journal of Functional Foods

2024

DOI: 10.1016/j.jff.2024.106284

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Exploring carotenoids: Metabolism, antioxidants, and impacts on human health

Jiří Bufka,

Lenka Vaňková,

Josef Sýkora

et al.

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Eco-Friendly Antioxidants in Sustainable Biopolymers: A Review

Chen,

Feng,

Liu

2024

ACS Sustainable Chem. Eng.

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The emergence of eco-friendly antioxidants has gained prominence in recent studies since there is a growing interest in exploring the conversion of traditional synthetic antioxidants into environmentally sustainable additives, which prompts the consideration of more sustainable approaches in the development of new additives. In addition to possessing antioxidant capabilities comparable to synthetic antioxidants, they also have the benefits of being readily accessible, costeffective, minimally poisonous, and possessing adjustable qualities. Furthermore, the production of sustainable biopolymers is expected to experience significant growth in the future, driven by the desire for a more sustainable economy and less reliance on fossil resources. Fully biobased formulations combining green additives and biopolymers are attracting significant attention in both academia and industry due to the unique benefits of lower carbon emissions and higher biochar content. This review examines four extensively studied categories of eco-friendly antioxidants (natural antioxidants, antioxidants derived from agricultural/food processing industry byproducts, biobased modified antioxidants, and carbon dots of plant origin), including production processes, antioxidant efficiencies, other common performance parameters, and their comparisons with conventional antioxidants; it provides a comprehensive overview and comparative analysis of the sources and properties of these antioxidants, as well as their potential applications in conjunction with sustainable biopolymers in the domains of active food packaging materials, cosmetic products, and biomedical materials. Furthermore, the obstacles and potential opportunities associated with developing eco-friendly antioxidants are summarized.

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Eco-Friendly Antioxidants in Sustainable Biopolymers: A Review

Chen,

Feng,

Liu

2024

ACS Sustainable Chem. Eng.

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Selection of lettuce hybrids to generate productive carotenoid-biofortified populations

Sanches,

Siquieroli,

Maciel

et al. 2025

Rev. bras. eng. agríc. ambient.

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The search for new technologies capable of providing benefits to healthy eating is a global goal. The consumption of foods rich in carotenoids can prevent serious health problems. Thus, the availability of foods high in carotenoids that are accessible to the majority of the population is essential. Lettuce (Lactuca sativa L.) is a suitable species for biofortification research based on genetic improvements. In this study, we aimed to select and obtain hybrid lettuce populations with high agronomic potential and biofortified carotenoid content. Ten lettuce lines registered in the “BG α Biofort” software were selected for hybridization. The crosses used to obtain the hybrids involved two strains rich in at least one of the pigments (chlorophyll and carotenoids), and 24 experimental hybrids were obtained. A total of 37 genotypes (strains, hybrids, and commercial cultivars) were evaluated using a randomized block design for agronomic variables and chlorophyll and carotenoid content. Hybrids 12 (UFU-189#3#4#1 × UFU MC BIOFORT 2) and 25 (UFU66#4#2 × UFU-189#3#4#1) had the potential to produce dual-purpose populations (yield and carotenoid biofortification). Hybrid 27 (UFU66#4#2 × UFU MC BIOFORT1) exhibited the best pigment balance. Thus, F2 hybrids 12, 25, and 27 should be obtained to produce new cultivars of biofortified red and green lettuce for curly, american, mini, and romaine lettuce segments.

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Standardization of Antiulcer Herbal Remedy

Lubsandorzhieva,

Kashchenko,

Dargaeva

2024

Problems Bio Med Pharm Chem

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Introduction. The herbal remedy intended for the treatment and prevention of gastric and duodenal ulcers includes dry extracts of 8 plants and finely сrushed powder of coriander fruit. Determining the quality indicators of the herbal remedy and its components – dry extracts – is the purpose of this work. Materials and methods. Dry extracts for the preparation of herbal remedy were obtained from the Small Innovative Enterprise "Arura" (Ulan-Ude). Qualitative and quantitative analysis of phenolic compounds and glycyrrhizic acid was determined by HPLC. The total contents of sum of biologically active substances were determined using pharmacopoeial methods. Results. Cynaroside, lycurazide, narcissin, typhaneoside, rutin, isoquercitrin, dihydroquercetin, catechin, epigallocatechin gallate, coumarin, gallic, chlorogenic, chicoric, caffeic, ferulic, and glycyrrhizic acids were identified by HPLC in the herbal remedy. Conclusion. The quality indicators of the herbal remedy include the recommended content of biologically active substances: the sum of flavonoids in terms of rutin – no less than 2.0%, glycyrrhizic acid – no less than 0.1% (HPLC), ascorbic acid – no less than 0.3%. The UV spectrum of a 70% alco-holic extract of the herbal remedy should have a maximum absorption at a wavelength of 230–236 nm, 330±5 nm, 273 sh., a minimum absorption at 312, 216 nm.

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Exploring carotenoids: Metabolism, antioxidants, and impacts on human health

Cited by 6 publications

References 74 publications

Eco-Friendly Antioxidants in Sustainable Biopolymers: A Review

Eco-Friendly Antioxidants in Sustainable Biopolymers: A Review

Selection of lettuce hybrids to generate productive carotenoid-biofortified populations

Standardization of Antiulcer Herbal Remedy

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