Fruits and stir-fried vegetables increase plasma carotenoids in young adults  

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Yu-Ju, Lin ; Shwu-Huey, Yang ; Yi-Wen, Chien

Jenis: Article from Journal - ilmiah internasional
Dalam koleksi: Asia Pacific Journal of Clinical Nutrition (keterangan: ada di Proquest) vol. 16 no. 04 (2007), page 616.
Topik: fruits; stir-fried vegetables; ß-carotene ß-crytoxanthin; lycopene; young adults

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Perpustakaan FK Nomor Panggil: A27.K.2007.02 Non-tandon: 1 (dapat dipinjam: 0) Tandon: tidak ada

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We examined the plasma levels of carotenoids in young adults after a dietary intervention composed of increased intakes of fruits and stir-fried vegetables from a Taiwanese mixed diet. Thirty-four apparently healthy, non-smoking subjects who normally ingested less than two and a half servings of fruits and vegetables daily were selected for the study. Meals changed were lunch and dinner on weekdays for a period of 4 weeks. The test meal consisted of three servings of stir-fried vegetables and two servings of fresh fruits. Plasma carotenoid levels in subjects significantly increased from 19%-32% for ß-carotene, 15%-47% for lycopene and 59%-88% for ß-crytoxanthin (p < 0.05) from week 1 to 4. However, these concentrations of ß-carotene and lycopene significantly decreased after stopping the consumption of the test meals. This study reveals the importance of a continuous consumption of carotenoid rich foods in order to maintain high levels of plasma carotenoids for the potential prevention of chronic diseases in individuals.

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