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    Beta-carotene, lycopene, and alpha-tocopherol contents of selected Thai fruits
    (2009-03-01) R. Charoensiri; R. Kongkachuichai; S. Suknicom; P. Sungpuag; Mahidol University
    A total of 37 varieties of fresh fruits obtained from six representative markets in Bangkok, Thailand, were determined for their beta-carotene, lycopene, and alpha-tocopherol contents using high performance liquid chromatography. Beta-carotene... content ranged from undetectable up to 616 μg/100 g of edible portion, lycopene content from undetectable up to 6693 μg/100 g and vitamin E content from not undetectable up to 1.43 mg/100 g. Red watermelon, Citruluss vulgalis ("jin-trarah" variety
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    Effect of tomato, lycopene and related products on blood pressure: A systematic review and network meta-analysis
    (2021-07-15) Wipharak Rattanavipanon; Chonruepat Nithiphongwarakul; Pornsawan Sirisuwansith; Thanaputt Chaiyasothi; Ammarin Thakkinstian; Surakit Nathisuwan; Thanika Pathomwichaiwat; Ramathibodi Hospital; Mahidol University; Srinakharinwirot University
    Background: A number of randomized controlled trials (RCTs) have been conducted to evaluate the hypotensive effects of tomato, lycopene, and related products. However, the findings were conflicting, partly due to differences in the types of products.... Methods: A network meta-analysis based on a systematic review of RCTs comparing the effect of various tomato, lycopene and related products versus placebo on blood pressure in adults was performed. PubMed, EMBASE, SCOPUS, and Clinicaltrial.gov databases
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    Vitamin C, folate, and phytochemical compounds of organically versus inorganically grown fruits and vegetables commonly consumed in Thailand
    (2019-01-01) Ratchanee Kongkachuichai; Rin Charoensiri; Aurawan Kettawan; Mahidol University
    amounts of vitamin C, folate, carotenoid and flavonoids while watermelon contained good amount of lycopene. Therefore, regularly consumed fruits and vegetables especially Chinese kale and watermelon as a plant-based diet might lower the risk of chronic
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    Serum antioxidant levels and nutritional status in early and advanced stage lung cancer patients
    (2011-11-01) Kultida Klarod; Pranithi Hongsprabhas; Tueanjit Khampitak; Kosin Wirasorn; Sasisopin Kiertiburanakul; Roongpet Tangrassameeprasert; Jureerut Daduang; Puangrat Yongvanit; Patcharee Boonsiri; Khon Kaen University; Mahidol University
    : Forty-nine patients with a mean age of 58.8 (range, 35-82) who were first diagnosed with lung cancer were enrolled. They were compared with 60 healthy controls, and levels of retinol, α-tocopherol, β-carotene, lycopene, β-cryptoxanthin, selenium
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    Non-cytotoxic property and DNA protective activity against H2O2 and UVC of thai GAC fruit extracts in human TK6 cells
    (2012-04-01) Prapaipat Klungsupya; Janram Saenkhum; Thanchanok Muangman; Ubon Rerk-Am; Sarunya Laovitthayanggoon; Wichet Leelamanit; Thailand Institute of Scientific and Technological Research (TISTR); Mahidol University
    particularly lycopene and beta-carotene, GAC is named "fruit from heaven" and believed to promote longevity, health and vitality. In present study, GAC extracts were prepared from pulp (PU), skin (SK) and seed membrane (SM) by 50%, 95% ethanol and water (W