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| Stracke, B.A.; Rüfer, C.E.; Bub, A.; Briviba, K.; Seifert, S.; Kunz, C.; Watzl, B.. |
| It has been hypothesised that organically grown vegetables are healthier than conventionally produced ones due to a higher content of phytochemicals. However, few data from controlled human studies exist. The aim of the present study was to compare the carotenoid content and antioxidant capacity of organically and conventionally produced carrots under defined conditions. Furthermore, a human intervention study was conducted to compare bioavailability, plasma antioxidant capacity, endogenous DNA strand breaks and immune parameters in healthy men ingesting carrots from different agricultural systems. Thirty-six volunteers consumed either organically or conventionally produced blanched carrots (200 g/d; 2 weeks) or no carrots in a double-blind, randomised... |
| Tipo: Journal paper |
Palavras-chave: Food security; Food quality and human health. |
| Ano: 2008 |
URL: http://orgprints.org/15250/1/stracke%2Detal%2D2008%2DBr_J%2DNutr_20_p1%2D9%2Dabstract.pdf |
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