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Abstract
This contribution surveys the evidence linking the presence of the two xanthophylls, lutein and zeaxanthin, to a protective role in the macular region of the retina. Although the evidence is still associative in nature, it is biologically plausible, and may be resolved with additional intervention trials.Mesh:
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Year: 2002 PMID: 11880589 DOI: 10.1093/jn/132.3.540S
Source DB: PubMed Journal: J Nutr ISSN: 0022-3166 Impact factor: 4.798