Focused Research Topics Lutein & Macular Degeneration

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Lutein supplementation improves visual function in those with age-related macular degeneration.

Pubmed Data : Optometry. 2004 Apr;75(4):216-30. PMID: 15117055
Article Published Date : Apr 01, 2004
Authors : Stuart Richer, William Stiles, Laisvyde Statkute, Jose Pulido, James Frankowski, David Rudy, Kevin Pei, Michael Tsipursky, Jill Nyland
Study Type : Human Study
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Substances : Lutein : CK(225) : AC(37)
Diseases : Macular Degeneration : CK(207) : AC(34)
Pharmacological Actions : Antioxidants : CK(7529) : AC(2682)

Higher intake of bioavailable lutein and zeaxanthin is associated with a long-term reduced risk of advanced age-related macular degeneration.

Pubmed Data : JAMA Ophthalmol. 2015 Oct 8:1-10. Epub 2015 Oct 8. PMID: 26447482
Article Published Date : Oct 07, 2015
Authors : Juan Wu, Eunyoung Cho, Walter C Willett, Srinivas M Sastry, Debra A Schaumberg
Study Type : Human Study
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Substances : Carotenoids : CK(1630) : AC(307), Fruit: All : CK(3727) : AC(793), Lutein : CK(225) : AC(37), Vegetables: All : CK(1092) : AC(118), Zeaxanthin : CK(67) : AC(9)
Diseases : Macular Degeneration : CK(207) : AC(34)

The carotenoids meso-zeaxanthin, lutein and zeaxanthin augment macular pigmentation.

Pubmed Data : Curr Eye Res. 2010 Apr;35(4):335-51. PMID: 20373901
Article Published Date : Apr 01, 2010
Authors : Eithne E Connolly, Stephen Beatty, David I Thurnham, James Loughman, Alan N Howard, Jim Stack, John M Nolan
Study Type : Human Study
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Substances : Carotenoids : CK(1630) : AC(307), Lutein : CK(225) : AC(37), Zeaxanthin : CK(67) : AC(9)
Diseases : Macular Degeneration : CK(207) : AC(34)

Dietary intake of B vitamins may affect the occurrence of age-related lens opacities.

Pubmed Data : Ophthalmology. 2015 Jul ;122(7):1471-9. Epub 2015 May 9. PMID: 25972257
Article Published Date : Jun 30, 2015
Authors : Tanya S Glaser, Lauren E Doss, Grace Shih, Divya Nigam, Robert D Sperduto, Frederick L Ferris, Elvira Agrón, Traci E Clemons, Emily Y Chew,
Study Type : Human Study
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Substances : B-complex : CK(268) : AC(31), Lutein : CK(225) : AC(37), Zeaxanthin : CK(67) : AC(9)
Diseases : Cataract : CK(196) : AC(61), Eye Diseases : CK(896) : AC(170), Macular Degeneration : CK(207) : AC(34)

Lutein and zeaxanthin are conditionally essential nutrients needed to protect the macula.

Pubmed Data : Med Hypotheses. 2003 Oct;61(4):465-72. PMID: 13679014
Article Published Date : Oct 01, 2003
Authors : R D Semba, G Dagnelie
Study Type : Review
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Substances : Lutein : CK(225) : AC(37), Zeaxanthin : CK(67) : AC(9)
Diseases : Macular Degeneration : CK(207) : AC(34)

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