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...
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 |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2015-10-01
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Series: | Foods |
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Online Access: | http://www.mdpi.com/2304-8158/4/4/547 |
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