Early Pediatric Benefit of Lutein for Maturing Eyes and Brain—An Overview

Early Pediatric Benefit of Lutein for Maturing Eyes and Brain—An Overview

Lutein is a dietary carotenoid preferentially accumulated in the eye and the brain in early life and throughout the life span. Lutein accumulation in areas of high metabolism and oxidative stress such as the eye and the brain suggest a unique role of this ingredient during the development and matura...

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Main Authors: Diego Gazzolo, Simonetta Picone, Alberto Gaiero, Massimo Bellettato, Gerardo Montrone, Francesco Riccobene, Gianluca Lista, Guido Pellegrini
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-09-01
Series:Nutrients
Subjects:
lutein
zeaxanthin
macular pigment
oxidative stress
blue-light
eye development
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/13/9/3239

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