Main description:

The Carotenoids book series provides an introduction to the fundamental chemistry, detailed accounts of the basic methods used in carotenoid research, and critical discussions of the biochemistry, functions and applications of carotenoids. The use of carotenoids against diseases is discussed. This volume is to be used in conjunction with the Carotenoids book series and the Carotenoids Handbook.

Contents:

Editors' Introduction: A Healthy Debate.- Analysis of Carotenoids in Nutritional Studies.- Carotenoids in Food.- Supplements.- Microbial and Microalgal Carotenoids as Colourants and Supplements.- Genetic Manipulation of Carotenoid Content and Composition in Crop Plants.- Absorption, Transport, Distribution in Tissues and Bioavailability.- Carotenoids as Provitamin A.- Vitamin A and Vitamin A Deficiency.- Epidemiology and Intervention Trials.- Modulation of Intracellular Signalling Pathways by Carotenoids.- Antioxidant/Pro-oxidant Actions of Carotenoids.- Carotenoids and Cancer.- Carotenoids and Coronary Heart Disease.- The Eye.- Skin Photoprotection by Carotenoids.- The Immune System.- Biological Activities of Carotenoid Metabolites.- Editors' Assessment.