The effects of carrot carotenoids on diabetic retinopathy in Type 1 diabetes mellitus

While carotenoids are essential for visual function, their potential role in diabetic retinopathy is not known. By providing carrot powder, this study examined carotenoid metabolism and visual function in Type 1 diabetes. Wistar rats (n=30) were assigned to diet either with or without carrot enrichm...

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Main Author: McClinton, Kathleen
Other Authors: Suh, Miyoung (Human Nutritional Sciences)
Published: 2012
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Online Access:http://hdl.handle.net/1993/8862