Macular Pigment and Its Contribution to Vision
Three dietary carotenoids, lutein (L), zeaxanthin (Z) and meso-zeaxanthin (MZ) accumulate at the central retina (macula), where they are collectively referred to as macular pigment (MP). MP’s pre-receptoral absorption of blue light and consequential attenuation of the effects of chromatic aberration...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2013-05-01
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| Series: | Nutrients |
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| Online Access: | http://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/5/6/1962 |