Carotenoids from Marine Microalgae: A Valuable Natural Source for the Prevention of Chronic Diseases

Epidemiological studies have shown a relation between antioxidants and the prevention of several chronic diseases. Microalgae are a potential novel source of bioactive molecules, including a wide range of different carotenoids that can be used as nutraceuticals, food supplements and novel food produ...

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Published in:	Marine Drugs
Main Authors:	Maria Filomena de Jesus Raposo, Alcina Maria Miranda Bernardo de Morais, Rui Manuel Santos Costa de Morais
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	MDPI AG 2015-08-01
Subjects:	carotenoids marine microalga astaxanthin β-carotene fucoxanthin ROS RNS free radicals oxidative stress inflammatory diseases chronic diseases aging
Online Access:	http://www.mdpi.com/1660-3397/13/8/5128