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Lutein, Zeaxanthin, andmeso-Zeaxanthin in the Clinical Management of Eye Disease [PDF]
Journal of Ophthalmology, 2015 Lutein, zeaxanthin, andmeso-zeaxanthin are xanthophyll carotenoids found within the retina and throughout the visual system. The retina is one of the most metabolically active tissues in the body. The highest concentration of xanthophylls is found within the retina, and this selective presence has generated many theories regarding their role in ...
Nicole K. Scripsema +2 more
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Plants, 2023 Zeaxanthin is a naturally occurring xanthophyll carotenoid obtained from diet sources. Particularly, sweet corn is a major source of dietary zeaxanthin. To investigate the genetic basis of zeaxanthin content regulation in sweet corn, a recombinant inbred
Yahui Zhang +7 more
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American Journal of Men's Health, 2023 Lutein, zeaxanthin, and β-cryptoxanthin are polar oxygenated carotenoids found to be detectable in more than 95% of the population in the United States. Research has linked these carotenoids with lower coronary heart disease prevalence.
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Experimental Gerontology, 2023 Introduction: Lutein and zeaxanthin are diet-derived carotenoids that are proposed to help mitigate frailty risk and age-related declines in musculoskeletal health via their anti-oxidant and anti-inflammatory properties.
Caoileann H. Murphy +7 more
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PLoS ONE, 2014 UnlabelledIncreasing evidence suggests a beneficial effect of lutein and zeaxanthin on the progression of age-related macular degeneration. The aim of this study was to investigate the effect of lutein or zeaxanthin enriched eggs or a lutein enriched egg-
Elton R Kelly +4 more
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Microbial Cell Factories, 2020 Background Zeaxanthin, a major xanthophyll pigment, has a significant role as a retinal pigment and antioxidant. Because zeaxanthin helps to prevent age-related macular degeneration, its commercial use in personalized nutritional and pharmaceutical ...
Inhwa Song +5 more
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Peculiarities of pumpkin carotenoid composition ‘Konfetka’ variety, prospects of utilization
Овощи России, 2021 Relevance. Pumpkin is one of the most important source of carotenoids for humans: β- and α-carotene, lutein and zeaxanthin playing a fundamental role in providing twilight and color vision accordingly.Results.
N. A. Golubkina +5 more
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A Brief Overview of Dietary Zeaxanthin Occurrence and Bioaccessibility
Molecules, 2020 As it exhibits no provitamin A activity, the dietary intake of zeaxanthin is not considered essential. However, its contribution to ocular health has long been acknowledged. Numerous publications emphasize the importance of zeaxanthin alongside lutein in
Cristina Tudor, Adela Pintea
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Macular pigment response to a supplement containing meso-zeaxanthin, lutein and zeaxanthin [PDF]
Nutrition & Metabolism, 2007 Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is a disease with multiple risk factors, many of which appear to involve oxidative stress. Macular pigment, with its antioxidant and light-screening properties, is thought to be protective against AMD. A result has been the appearance of dietary supplements containing the macular carotenoids, lutein and zeaxanthin.
Bone, Richard A. +4 more
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Effects of Zeaxanthin on Growth and Invasion of Human Uveal Melanoma in Nude Mouse Model
Journal of Ophthalmology, 2015 Uveal melanoma cells were inoculated into the choroid of nude mice and treated with or without intraocular injection of zeaxanthin. After 21 days, mice were sacrificed and the eyes enucleated.
Xiaoliang L. Xu +6 more
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