This study aimed at investigating whether the intake of the FV group as well as pro-vitamin A carotenoids and vitamins C and E were associated with circulating markers of oxidative stress (oxidized LDL and superoxide dismutase), inflammation (CRP, TNF-α and adiponectin) and insulin resistance (HOMA-IR) in Brazilians individuals at cardiometabolic risk. The gene discussed is TNF; the disease is Insulin resistance.