Lutein And Zeaxanthin May Offer Protection Against MD Posted 10 years ago under Health, Natural Health, Nutrition, Truth

Contents [Hide]RECENT RESEARCH:Effects on Cataract FormationMethod of Transport DiscoveredAdditional research Progress is being made in the study of both lutein and zeaxanthin as potentially effective nutritional supplements for macular degeneration patients. According to a 1995 study, increasing the consumption of dark green, leafy vegetables appears to offer some protection against macular degeneration. Because nutritional factors   Full article…

Zeaxanthin Posted 10 years ago under Food, Health

Contents [Hide]Isomers and macular uptakeRelationship with diseases of the eyeNatural occurrenceReferences Zeaxanthin is one of the most common carotenoid alcohols found in nature. It is important in the xanthophyll cycle. Synthesized in plants and some micro-organisms, it is the pigment that gives paprika (made from bell peppers), corn, saffron, wolfberries, and many other plants and   Full article…