Relationship between Carotenoids, Retinol, and Estradiol Levels in Older Women

Relationship between Carotenoids, Retinol, and Estradiol Levels in Older Women

Background. In vitro evidence suggests anti-estrogenic properties for retinol and carotenoids, supporting a chemo-preventive role of these phytochemicals in estrogen-dependent cancers. During aging there are significant reductions in retinol and carotenoid concentrations, whereas estradiol levels de...

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Main Authors: Marcello Maggio, Francesca de Vita, Fulvio Lauretani, Stefania Bandinelli, Richard D. Semba, Benedetta Bartali, Antonio Cherubini, Anne R. Cappola, Gian Paolo Ceda, Luigi Ferrucci
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2015-08-01
Series:Nutrients
Subjects:
estrogens
carotenoids
retinol
elderly
women
Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/7/8/5296

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