Preventive Effects of β-Cryptoxanthin, a Potent Antioxidant and Provitamin A Carotenoid, on Lifestyle-Related Diseases—A Central Focus on Its Effects on Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD)

Humans usually get dietary carotenoids from foods such as green and yellow vegetables and algae. Carotenoids have been reported to effectively reduce the risk of developing lifestyle-related diseases. β-Cryptoxanthin, which is an antioxidative carotenoid and a type of provitamin A, is metabolically...

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Main Authors: Azusa Nishino, Takashi Maoka, Hiroyuki Yasui
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-12-01
Series:Antioxidants
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3921/11/1/43