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6 articles for “beta-carotene”
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Nutritional Analysis and Antioxidant Activity of Locally Consumed Selected Fruits and Vegetables in Bangladesh
Abstract: Fruits and vegetables are rich source of antioxidants; they play an essential role in the prevention of different chronic diseases. The present study compared nutritional content, antioxidant activity, and beta carotene content of nine locally consumed fruits and vegetables cultivated in the different local regions of Bangladesh. These fruits and vegetables were locally consumed and usually underutilized instead of their significant nutritional component. On proximate analysis, the present study found …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Food Science & Technology · Vol. 10, Issue 3, 2021 · pp. 31–36 Read article
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Path from Golden Rice to Golden Rice 2, Efficacy and Safety Consumption of Golden Rice 2
Abstract: AbstractMost of the human population, particularly in developing countries, relies on staple crops, such as rice or maize, which does not provide the full complement of essential nutrients, specifically vitamin A that will lead to its deficiency. Vitamin A deficiency is a major public health problem causing many diseases. Increment of pro-vitamin A (beta carotene) in staple food; rice is a good option for overcoming this problem. Golden Rice and …
Published in Research and Reviews : Journal of Crop science and Technology · Vol. 3, Issue 1, 2014 · pp. 4–7 Read article
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Analysis of Natural Pigments and its Application on Various Fields towards the Eco-Friendly Environment
Abstract: The pigments that are found naturally in the environment are most likely to be said as "earth colour" or "earth pigment". The traditional pigments are observed to have all the substances that are available on the natural environment and are of more economic values. The pigments as a natural dye are observed to be safe, highly efficient and eco- friendly. These organic colorants are observed to contain oxygen, carbon with …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Microbiology and Virology · Vol. 9, Issue 3, 2019 · pp. 9–19 Read article
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Biotechnological Prospective of a Group of Beneficial Extremophiles Isolated from Different Sources
Abstract: Extremophiles thrive in terrestrial hot springs, hydrothermal vents, glacial ices, saline lakes, solar saltern and acidic and alkaline niches; moreover a group of the extremophiles may grow in household hazardous waste, solvents containing cleaning and polishing chemicals, heavy metals contaminated sites, or in several other habitats such as aphotic, anoxic, athalassohaline and thalassohaline habitats that were previously considered inhospitable for life. Beside aforementioned extreme niches, extremophiles also dwell in poultry …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Biotechnology · Vol. 10, Issue 2, 2020 · pp. 10–13 Read article
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Haridra-A Ayurvedic Antibiotic?
Abstract: Haridra is drug of choice in extensive used, such as Anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, antidiabetic, anthelminthic, hepatoprotective, hypolipidemic, antihistaminic, antifungal agent. This extraordinary herb has found its way into the spotlight because of its wide range of medicinal benefits. Curcumin, its main active constituent, is as powerful and antioxidant as vitamins C, E and Beta Carotene, making turmeric usage a consumer choice for cancer prevention, liver protection and premature aging. Modern science …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Pharmacology · Vol. 11, Issue 3, 2023 · pp. 36–43 Read article
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“REVIEW ARTICLE ON TRIDAX PROCURMBENS HERBAL ANTIBACTERIAL CREAM”
Abstract: Abstract Tridax procumbens (L.), also referred to as coat buttons or tridax daisy, is a common plant in the Asteraceae family that is well-known for its exceptional pharmacological and therapeutic properties. This plant has long been utilized as an anticoagulant, antifungal, insect repellent, wound healer, and hepatoprotective agent in Indian Ayurveda. With a focus on its medicinal and formulation features, the current study offers a thorough summary of its botanical …
Published in Recent Trends in Cosmetics · Vol. 3, Issue 1, 2026 · pp. 21–29 Read article