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Combination of Vitamin E with a Carotenoid: α ‐Tocopherol and Trolox Linked to β ‐Apo‐8′‐carotenoic Acid
Author(s) -
Larsen Eva,
Abendroth Jan,
Partali Vassilia,
Schulz Bernhard,
Sliwka HansRichard,
Quartey Edward G. K.
Publication year - 1998
Publication title -
chemistry – a european journal
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.687
H-Index - 242
eISSN - 1521-3765
pISSN - 0947-6539
DOI - 10.1002/(sici)1521-3765(199801)4:1<113::aid-chem113>3.0.co;2-q
Subject(s) - carotenoid , trolox , food science , vitamin e , vitamin , tocopherol , chemistry , antioxidant , biochemistry , antioxidant capacity
Intimate and synergistic cooperation in nature between carotenoids and vitamin E protects us against harmful processes. Yet, as pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, food additives, and nutritional supplements, carotenoids and vitamin E are utilized separately. In an effort to increase the synergistic effect, carotenoids and vitamin E have been linked together both directly (below) and through a natural carrier molecule.