Carotenoids: separation methods applicable to biological samples

摘要: Abstract Epidemiologic and clinical studies have shown that a high intake of vegetables fruit, with consequently intakes circulating concentrations carotenoids, is associated reduced risk cardiovascular other chronic diseases. The antioxidant properties carotenoids are thought to contribute these effects. analysis in plasma, foods tissues has thus become interest examining the role diet disease prevention management. High-performance liquid chromatography ultra-violet or photodiode array detection most often employed routine use. We review current methods for carotenoid information on sample stability relevant epidemiological studies. remain an important intriguing subject study, relevance several “lifestyle-related” Research into their physiological functions use as dietary markers requires sensitive, accurate precise measurement. Further advances methodological areas will basic, public health research significance compounds prevention.