Clinical trials: Bioavailability of Carotenoids
Focus of Study: Carotenoid Absorption
Comparison of Carotenoid Bioavailability From Fresh Papaya, Tomato and Carrot
The goal of this study is to determine if papaya fruits are an exceptionally good food source for carotenoids in humans, particularly when compared more common carotenoid sources like carrots and tomatoes.
- Trial name
- NCT01748916
- Testing
- Papaya, Carrot, Tomato
- Where
- 2 sites in United States, Costa Rica
- Volunteers
- 16 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Ohio State University
Carotenoid and Flavonoid Absorption
Carotenoid and Flavonoid Absorption From Red and Tangerine-Type Tomatoes
Eating a diet rich in tomatoes has been associated with decreased risk for a variety of diseases. Tomatoes contain red-colored lycopene (one type of pigment in the class of pigments called carotenoids), which has been associated…
- Trial name
- NCT01696773
- Testing
- Tangerine tomato juice, Red tomato juice
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 12 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Ohio State University