Prevention of cardiovascular diseases with Carotenoids.
Oxidative stress is a key contributor to the development of cardiovascular diseases. Bioactive dietary elements including phytochemicals, and in particular, carotenoids display antioxidant effect and substantially reduce markers of oxidative stress. Carotenoids have been shown to prevent several chronic disorders including cardiovascular diseases by reducing the inflammatory responses. Here, we discuss the use of traditional and novel carotenoids in prevention of cardiovascular disease.
Human and Clinical Nutrition Unit, Via Dei Vestini, 31. "G. D'Annunzio" University, Chieti, Italy, m.alessandra.gammone@gmail.com.
Maria Alessandra
MA
Gammone
IRCCS "S. Donato" Hospital, San Donato Milanese, Piazza Edmondo Malan, 20097 Milan, Italy.
Francesca Romana
FR
Pluchinotta
Human and Clinical Nutrition Unit, Department of Medical Oral and Biotechnological Sciences, Via Dei Vestini 31, "G. D'Annunzio" University, Chieti, 66013, Italy, 2IRCCS "S. Donato" Hospital, San Donato Milanese, Piazza Edmondo Malan, 20097 Mila.
Sonia
S
Bergante
IRCCS "S. Donato" Hospital, San Donato Milanese, Piazza Edmondo Malan, 20097 Milan, Italy.
Guido
G
Tettamanti
Nicolantonio
N
D'Orazio
D000818:Animals; D000975:Antioxidants / Q000008:administration & dosage; D002318:Cardiovascular Diseases / Q000517:prevention & control*; D002338:Carotenoids / Q000008:administration & dosage*; D004032:Diet; D006801:Humans; D018384:Oxidative Stress / Q000502:physiology
D000975:Antioxidants; D002338:Carotenoids