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Research Project: EVIDENCE-BASED REDUCTION OF PROSTATE CANCER PROGRESSION THROUGH NUTRITION

Location: Immunity and Disease Prevention Research Unit

Title: Nutrition Updates "Carotenoids and Health"

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Submitted to: Meeting Abstract
Publication Type: Proceedings
Publication Acceptance Date: June 18, 2008
Publication Date: N/A

Technical Abstract: This symposium covered current topics in carotenoids and health, with special emphasis on healthy aging. The carotenoids covered were beta-carotene, lycopene, lutein, and beta-cryptoxanthin. Topics included the best food sources of these carotenoids, the importance of carotenoids as antioxidants and their effects on aging and disease processes, and a discussion of current problems in nutrition analysis and experimentation relevant to understanding nutritional information about carotenoids.

   

 
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Burri, Betty
Hawkes, Chris
 
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