Low total plasma carotenoids are independent predictors of mortality among older persons

Plasma carotenoids are considered a valid biological marker for fruit and vegetable dietary intake. Recent studies show that low carotenoid levels are associated with a high risk of inflammation, cancer, and cardiovascular disease. To determine whether low plasma carotenoids are associated with increased mortality among older adults. Longitudinal study among 1,043 adults, 65 years and older, in the InCHIANTI study, a population-based cohort of...