Short-term cactus pear [Opuntia ficus-indica (L.) Mill] fruit supplementation ameliorates the inflammatory profile and is associated with improved antioxidant status among healthy humans

Short-term cactus pear [Opuntia ficus-indica (L.) Mill] fruit supplementation ameliorates the inflammatory profile and is associated with improved antioxidant status among healthy humans

Background: Dietary ingredients and food components are major modifiable factors protecting immune system and preventing the progression of a low-grade chronic inflammation responsible for age-related diseases. Objective: Our study explored whether cactus pear (Opuntia ficus-indica, Surfarina cultiv...

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Main Authors: Alessandro Attanzio, Luisa Tesoriere, Sonya Vasto, Anna Maria Pintaudi, Maria A. Livrea, Mario Allegra
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Swedish Nutrition Foundation 2018-08-01
Series:Food & Nutrition Research
Subjects:
cactus pear fruit
healthy subjects
inflammatory biomarkers
antioxidant network
skin carotenoids
Online Access:https://foodandnutritionresearch.net/index.php/fnr/article/view/1262/4852

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