Discover how the carotenoids lutein and zeaxanthin can boost your child’s eye health and cognitive function!
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Elizabeth JohnsonCarotenoids and HealthTufts Univ.BostonMAJohn Wiley & Sons, LtdThe FASEB JournalVishwanathan R, Neuringer M, Schalch W, Wittwer J, Johnson EJ. Lutein (L) and zeaxanthin (Z) levels in retina are related to levels in the brain. FASEB J 2011;25 (abstr. 344.1)....
for Every Age.”This program spotlights lutein and zeaxanthin’s potential in enhancing eye and brain health with a forthcoming children’s study and provides online and offline educational resources, expert insights, and actionable advice, from health advisors, Dr...
Background L and Z, cross the blood brain barrier to form macular pigment (MP) in the eye. MP can be measured non-invasively in humans. Among the carotenoids, L and Z are preferentially taken up in to brain tissue. Purpose To evaluate the relationship between L and Z levels in primate...
Current lutein and zeaxanthin intake from foods is less than 2 mg, far below the level needed for optimal eye and brain health. Macular pigment optical density (MPOD) provides a measure of both eye and brain lutein and zeaxanthin status. ...
Biological Functions and Health Benefits of Lutein: The primary and most well-researched benefit of lutein is its role in maintaining eye health. Specifically, lutein and zeaxanthin, another carotenoid, are concentrated in the macula lutea, a small area in the retina responsibl...
Lutein and zeaxanthin are carotenoids that accumulate in the macula. The macula is a yellow spot near the center of the retina that is responsible of high resolution vision. Macular pigment acts as a natural blue light filter and protects the eye from damage. Macular pigment optical density (M...
The macular carotenoids (i.e., lutein (L), zeaxanthin (Z) and meso-zeaxanthin (MZ)) exhibit anti-inflammatory, antioxidant and optical properties that are believed to support human health and function. Studying the accumulation and distribution of these nutrients in tissues and organs, in additio...
Lutein and zeaxanthin from Lutemax Kids† are naturally derived from marigold flowers. Lutein Benefits for Children The eye and brain partner to process how we perceive and react to the world around us. Macular carotenoids are important because they play a role in the development of the eyes...