Avocado Consumption Increases Macular Pigment Density in Older Adults: A Randomized, Controlled Trial
Lutein is selectively incorporated into the macula and brain. Lutein levels in the macula (macular pigment; MP) and the brain are related to better cognition. MP density (MPD) is a biomarker of brain lutein. Avocados are a bioavailable source of lutein. This study tests the effects of the intake of...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2017-08-01
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| Series: | Nutrients |
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| Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/9/9/919 |