{Reference Type}: Journal Article
{Title}: The role of carotenoids in bone health-A narrative review.
{Author}: Kulczyński B;Sidor A;Brzozowska A;Gramza-Michałowska A;
{Journal}: Nutrition
{Volume}: 119
{Issue}: 0
{Year}: 2024 Mar 1
{Factor}: 4.893
{DOI}: 10.1016/j.nut.2023.112306
{Abstract}: Osteoporosis constitutes a serious challenge for public health. Dietary patterns belong to important, modifiable risk factors of this disease. Therefore, what and in what quantities we consume on a daily basis are extremely relevant. It is commonly known that bone health is positively affected by vitamins (e.g., vitamin D and vitamin K) as well as mineral components (e.g., calcium and magnesium). However, the human diet consists of many other groups of compounds that exhibit a potential antiosteoporotic and supporting bone-building effect. These dietary components include carotenoids. This paper presents a broad review of studies on the influence of particular carotenoids (β-carotene, lutein, zeaxanthin, β-cryptoxanthin, and lycopene) on bones. The paper discusses up-to-date in vitro experiments and research on animal models and presents how the results translate into clinical effect in humans.