Lutein and zeaxanthin and their roles in age-related macular degeneration—neurodegenerative disease
M Mrowicka, J Mrowicki, E Kucharska, I Majsterek - Nutrients, 2022 - mdpi.com
Lutein and zeaxanthin belong to the xanthophyll family of carotenoids, which are pigments
produced by plants. Structurally, they are very similar, differing only slightly in the …
produced by plants. Structurally, they are very similar, differing only slightly in the …
[HTML][HTML] The effect of lutein on eye and extra-eye health
S Buscemi, D Corleo, F Di Pace, ML Petroni, A Satriano… - Nutrients, 2018 - mdpi.com
Lutein is a carotenoid with reported anti-inflammatory properties. A large body of evidence
shows that lutein has several beneficial effects, especially on eye health. In particular, lutein …
shows that lutein has several beneficial effects, especially on eye health. In particular, lutein …
Potential health benefits of carotenoid lutein: An updated review
Carotenoids in food substances are believed to have health benefits by lowering the risk of
diseases. Lutein, a carotenoid compound, is one of the essential nutrients available in green …
diseases. Lutein, a carotenoid compound, is one of the essential nutrients available in green …
Role of lutein and zeaxanthin in visual and cognitive function throughout the lifespan
EJ Johnson - Nutrition reviews, 2014 - academic.oup.com
The relationship between lutein and zeaxanthin and visual and cognitive health throughout
the lifespan is compelling. There is a variety of evidence to support a role for lutein and …
the lifespan is compelling. There is a variety of evidence to support a role for lutein and …
Lutein and zeaxanthin—Food sources, bioavailability and dietary variety in age-related macular degeneration protection
Lutein and zeaxanthin (L/Z) are the predominant carotenoids which accumulate in the retina
of the eye. The impact of L/Z intake on the risk and progression of age-related macular …
of the eye. The impact of L/Z intake on the risk and progression of age-related macular …
Antioxidant vitamin and mineral supplements for slowing the progression of age‐related macular degeneration
JR Evans, JG Lawrenson - Cochrane Database of Systematic …, 2023 - cochranelibrary.com
Background Age‐related macular degeneration (AMD) is a degenerative condition of the
back of the eye that occurs in people over the age of 50 years. Antioxidants may prevent …
back of the eye that occurs in people over the age of 50 years. Antioxidants may prevent …
Lutein and zeaxanthin isomers in eye health and disease
J Mares - Annual review of nutrition, 2016 - annualreviews.org
Current evidence suggests lutein and its isomers play important roles in ocular development
in utero and throughout the life span, in vision performance in young and later adulthood …
in utero and throughout the life span, in vision performance in young and later adulthood …
Lutein supplementation for eye diseases
Lutein is one of the few xanthophyll carotenoids that is found in high concentration in the
macula of human retina. As de novo synthesis of lutein within the human body is impossible …
macula of human retina. As de novo synthesis of lutein within the human body is impossible …
A systematic review of carotenoids in the management of age-related macular degeneration
DW Lem, PG Davey, DL Gierhart, RB Rosen - Antioxidants, 2021 - mdpi.com
Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) remains a leading cause of modifiable vision loss
in older adults. Chronic oxidative injury and compromised antioxidant defenses represent …
in older adults. Chronic oxidative injury and compromised antioxidant defenses represent …
Lutein and zeaxanthin: Production technology, bioavailability, mechanisms of action, visual function, and health claim status
The xanthophylls, lutein and zeaxanthin have been demonstrated to act as protective
shields against high energy blue light, key contributors to central vision as well as to high …
shields against high energy blue light, key contributors to central vision as well as to high …