Serum [beta]-carotene, lycopene and [alpha]-tocopherol levels of healthy people in northeast Thailand

• Published in: Asia Pacific journal of clinical nutrition Vol. 16; p. 47
• Main Authors: Boonsiri, Patcharee, Pooart, Jureerut, Tangrassameeprasert, Roongpet, Hongsprabhas, Pranithi
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Southbank HEC Press 01.01.2007
• Subjects: Antioxidants; Cancer; Cardiovascular disease; Carotenoids; Cholesterol; Chromatography; Nitrogen; Thailand

Human serum contains many different antioxidants which may be important in the maintenance of antioxidant status. beta-carotene and lycopene are carotenoids with potent antioxidant activity. Carotenoids intake probably protects against cancers and may affect the risk of several chronic conditions. a...