Lutein and Brain Function

Lutein and Brain Function

Lutein is one of the most prevalent carotenoids in nature and in the human diet. Together with zeaxanthin, it is highly concentrated as macular pigment in the foveal retina of primates, attenuating blue light exposure, providing protection from photo-oxidation and enhancing visual performance. R...

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Main Authors: John W. Erdman, Joshua W. Smith, Matthew J. Kuchan, Emily S. Mohn, Elizabeth J. Johnson, Stanislav S. Rubakhin, Lin Wang, Jonathan V. Sweedler, Martha Neuringer
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2015-10-01
Series:Foods
Subjects:
lutein
brain function
monkeys
animal models
carotenoids
Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/2304-8158/4/4/547

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