Doctor's Corner: Lutein: The Antiordinary Antioxidant®

by Brandon Lewis, Ph.D.

 

References:



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Richer et al. (2004) Double-masked, placebo-controlled, randomized trial of lutein and antioxidant supplementation in the intervention of athrophic age-related macular degeneration: the Veterans LAST study (Lutien Antioxidant Supplementation Trial). Optometry. 75: 216-30.

Brown et al. (1999) A prospective study of carotenoid intake and risk of cataract extraction in US men. Am. J. Clin. Nutr. 70: 517-24.

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HHS?USDA> Dietary Guidelines for Americans 2005. http://www.healthierus.gov/dietaryguidelines/CDC. National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey Data 2001-2002. http://www.cdc.gov/nchs/about/major/nhanes01-02.htm


Pages
1.   Introduction
2.   Lutein's role in eye health
3.   Age-related macular degeneration
4.   Cataracts
5.   Lutein consumption
6.   References:

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