Recommendations for the Use of the Veggie Meter® for Spectroscopy-Based Skin Carotenoid Measurements in the Research Setting.

ABSTRACT: Carotenoids are a class of phytochemical compounds found in a variety of fruits and vegetables (F/V) and, therefore, are commonly used as a biomarker for F/V intake. The Veggie Meter^® is a noninvasive research-grade instrument that detects and quantifies carotenoids in the skin. To determine current practices and examine variability among users, a survey was administered to researchers using the device (n = 19, response rate = 35.8%) and variation in anatomical site preparation, calibration, number of measurements, measurement site, and documentation was observed. A protocol was developed in partnership with Veggie Meter^® users to outline the preparation, calibration, and data collection procedures for using this device for research purposes. Although many prot

SUBMITTER: Radtke MD 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8405124 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature