Calculations on the end-group conformational barrier in carotenoids and a study of the bioavailability of xanthophyll esters in humans

The present study measures the increase in serum carotenoid concentration in 30 healthy individuals after supplementation with a low dose xanthophyll ester (3 and 6 mg of lutein equivalent/per day) when compared to a placebo. Serum levels of carotenoids were measured using HPLC and showed an increas...

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Main Author: Alvarez-Calderon, Francesca
Format: Others
Published: FIU Digital Commons 2007
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Online Access:http://digitalcommons.fiu.edu/etd/1272
http://digitalcommons.fiu.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=2408&context=etd