Lutein Supplementation for Eye Diseases

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 <i>de novo</i> synthesis of lutein within the human body is impossible, lutein can only be obtained from diet. It is a natural substance abundant in egg yolk and dark gr...

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Main Authors: Long Hin Li, Jetty Chung-Yung Lee, Ho Hang Leung, Wai Ching Lam, Zhongjie Fu, Amy Cheuk Yin Lo
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2020-06-01
Series:Nutrients
Subjects:
age-related macular degeneration
antioxidant
carotenoid
diabetic retinopathy
myopia
cataract
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/12/6/1721

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