A double-blind, placebo-controlled study on the effects of lutein and zeaxanthin on neural processing speed and efficiency.

Lutein and zeaxanthin are major carotenoids in the eye but are also found in post-receptoral visual pathways. It has been hypothesized that these pigments influence the processing of visual signals within and post-retina, and that increasing lutein and zeaxanthin levels within the visual system will...

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Main Authors: Emily R Bovier, Lisa M Renzi, Billy R Hammond
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2014-01-01
Series:PLoS ONE
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0108178