Absorption and Metabolism of Xanthophylls

Dietary carotenoids, especially xanthophylls, have attracted significant attention because of their characteristic biological activities, including anti-allergic, anti-cancer, and anti-obese actions. Although no less than forty carotenoids are ingested under usual dietary habits, only six carotenoid...

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Main Authors: Eiichi Kotake-Nara, Akihiko Nagao
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2011-06-01
Series:Marine Drugs
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Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/1660-3397/9/6/1024/