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carotenoids

Also known as: carotenoid

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Ethnobotanical and Food Composition Monographs of Selected ... ouci.dntb.gov.ua Javier Tardío, María de Cortes Sánchez-Mata, Ramón Morales, María Molina, Patricia García-Herrera, Patricia Morales, Carmen Díez-Marqués, Virginia Fernández-Ruiz, Montaña Cámara, Manuel Pardo-de-Santayana, María Cruz Matallana-González, Brígida María Ruiz-Rodríguez, Daniel Sánchez-Mata 5 facts

referenceAndarwulan et al. (2012) analyzed the content of polyphenols, carotenoids, and ascorbic acid in underutilized medicinal vegetables, published in the Journal of Functional Foods.

referenceGuil-Guerrero JL, Rebolloso-Fuentes MM, and Torija-Isasa ME analyzed fatty acids and carotenoids from stinging nettle (Urtica dioica L.) in a 2003 study.

referenceP. Pehrsson, A. Scheett, K. Phillips, K. Patterson, and H. Lukaski studied carotenoids and folate vitamers in indigenous plants consumed by Northern Plains American Indians, published in the FASEB Journal in 2011.

referenceM.G. Dias, M.F.G.F.C. Camoes, and L. Oliveira published 'Carotenoids in traditional Portuguese fruits and vegetables' in Food Chemistry in 2009.

referenceKudritsata et al. (1987) studied the carotenoids present in Urtica dioica.

The role of light in regulating plant growth, development and sugar ... frontiersin.org Frontiers Jan 6, 2025 2 facts

claimHydroponic greenhouse cultivation of Mentha pulegium produces the highest content of chlorophyll, carotenoids, and phenolic compounds compared to other cultivation methods, and both greenhouse- and field-cultivated Mentha pulegium outperform those grown in plant factories under different spectral conditions, according to Roosta et al. (2023).

claimIn Mentha pulegium, red light increases internode length while decreasing leaf length, leaf area, and carotenoids; conversely, blue light increases leaf area and root length, according to Roosta et al. (2023).

Wild edible plants for food security, dietary diversity, and nutraceuticals frontiersin.org Frontiers Nov 27, 2025 2 facts

claimBioactive compounds in wild edible plants include short peptides, polyphenols, phytosterols, carotenoids, vitamins, short-chain fatty acids, terpenoids, and polysaccharides, which vary in structural groups, functions, distribution, and bioavailability, according to Galanakis (2017).

referenceEruca sativa (leaves and flowers) is used to treat scurvy and enhance hair growth, with neuro anti-inflammatory and apoptotic induction in cancer cells bioactivity, containing glucosinolates and carotenoids, as reported by Komeroski et al.

Vernonia amygdalina: a comprehensive review of the ... frontiersin.org Frontiers 2 facts

referenceTjhia et al. (2018) analyzed the correlations between leaf nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium levels and the content of chlorophyll, anthocyanins, and carotenoids in bitter leaf (Vernonia amygdalina Del) during its vegetative and generative growth stages, published in the Journal of Tropical Crop Science.

referenceA study by Ejoh et al. (2005) examined the effect of processing and preservation methods on vitamin C and total carotenoid levels of Vernonia (bitter leaf) species.

Nutritional potential of underutilized edible plant species in coffee ... link.springer.com Springer Apr 23, 2021 1 fact

procedureSample handling, homogenization, and extraction for beta-carotene analysis were performed under low light and at 4 °C to minimize photo-isomerization and oxidation of carotenoids.

Editorial: Local, traditional and indigenous food systems in the 21st ... frontiersin.org Frontiers 1 fact

claimTraditional banana cultivars in the Pacific Islands contain higher amounts of carotenoids than the commonly consumed Cavendish banana cultivar.

What is Inflammation? Causes, Effects, Treatment - Harvard Health health.harvard.edu Harvard Health Publishing Mar 27, 2023 1 fact

claimAnti-inflammatory foods contain high amounts of anti-inflammatory compounds and antioxidants, such as carotenoids, polyphenols, and omega-3 fatty acids.

Acute v chronic inflammation in the body: what's the difference? cbhs.com.au CBHS Mar 20, 2020 1 fact

claimA diet rich in fruit and vegetables helps avoid chronic inflammation because vegetables contain anti-inflammatory nutrients including magnesium, carotenoids, antioxidants, and lycopene.

Ethnobotanical study of food plants used in traditional medicine in ... link.springer.com Springer Nov 26, 2025 1 fact

claimLeaves are rich sources of secondary metabolites, including polyphenols, alkaloids, carotenoids, and vitamins, which provide antimicrobial, antioxidant, and anti-inflammatory properties, as demonstrated by studies [48, 49].

Phytochemical and Pharmacological Studies of Traditionally Used ... heraldopenaccess.us Journal of Food Science & Nutrition 1 fact

claimThe medicinal properties of Murraya koenigii are attributed to carbazole alkaloids and various chemical constituents, including terpenoids, flavonoids, dihydropyridines, carbohydrates, carotenoids, vitamins, and nicotinic acid.

The traditional use of wild edible plants in pastoral and agro ... link.springer.com Springer Feb 23, 2023 1 fact

claimWild edible fruits are sources of carotenoids, copper-rich mesocarps, proteins, and minerals such as magnesium, phosphorus, and copper.