Electrospraying and microemulsion techniques were used to encapsulate microalgae extracts to enable their controlled release.87 Another study developed a type of Ce6-modified β-carotene-bound albumin nanoparticle to treat breast cancer.83 The β-carotene was used as a natural physical cross-linker to...
Squash is one of the three plants grown in the traditional Native American style called the Three Sisters, along with beans and corn. When grown together, the squash serves as a ground cover to prevent weeds from growing, beans provide natural fertilizer for all three plants, and corn provides...
To explore an industrially-important enzymatic activity with a much larger distance between termini, we tested cyclization of a phytase. The crystal structure of PhyC phytase from Bacillus subtilis has been pre- viously determined24: the direct distance between the resolved N- and C-termini of ...
I have found great benefits in making fresh vegetable juices high in vitamin c, beta carotene, and antioxidants by adding turmeric, beets, cucumbers, spinach, kale, fresh citrus, and, of course, apples, to a juicer and having it every morning. ...
I tried out the Radiance line a bit during my pregnancy, but found that it was much too hydrating for my oilier skin. I broke out like crazy! Looking at the ingredient list of the products, the Exfoliating Body Wash, Facial Cleanser and Day Lotion with SPF 15 all have small amounts ...
Specifically, the provision of a 1 g β-carotene/kg diet for one week counteracted hyperoxia-induced seizures correlated with ROS toxicity (i.e., the development of the disorder was delayed). Importantly, the protective effect is rather strongly limited for commercial (synthetic) all-trans-β-...
Like oils, beta-carotene supplements aren't a replacement for sunscreen. Apply the same generous amount of sunscreen every time you tan outside! 11 Use a self-tanning lotion. Self-tanning products safely coat your skin rather than penetrating it. The safest way to get a tan by far is us...