Eye Nutrition in Context: Mechanisms, Implementation, and Future Directions

Carotenoid-based visual cues and roles of carotenoids in human vision are reviewed, with an emphasis on protection by zeaxanthin and lutein against vision loss, and dietary sources of zeaxanthin and lutein are summarized. In addition, attention is given to synergistic interactions of zeaxanthin and...

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Main Authors: Robert B. Adams, Barbara Demmig-Adams
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2013-07-01
Series:Nutrients
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Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/5/7/2483