Abstract
Growing health disorders have increased the present-day research for developing health- promoting biomolecules. Carotenoids are one such prospective bioactive compound that has plenipotentiary health benefits. Carotenoids are yellow to red pigments that are naturally synthesized by plants and micro-organisms. Continuous research is being conducted to explore the wide range of activities of carotenoids so that it can be helpful for humankind in the near future. This might also pave a new arena in the nutraceutical research. The present review deals with the legal statutory status of carotenoids as nutraceuticals with relevance to their pro-vitamin A activity, anti-oxidant activity and protection from heart diseases. In a nutshell, the chapter describes the usefulness of carotenoids as a nutraceutical.
Highlights
The global rise in human health problems has always been a major challenge to medical science
A study conducted among young adults (18-30 aged) showed that higher serum concentration of carotenoids was inversely related to the incidence of increased hypertension, the most prominent indicators of macrovascular disorder.[122]
The growing health problems and change in lifestyle has necessitated the use of bioactive compounds as food components
Summary
The global rise in human health problems has always been a major challenge to medical science.
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