Lutein Articles

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Lutein and Vitamin E Help Prevent Cataracts

A new study published in the Archives of Ophthalmology concluded that “higher dietary intakes of lutein/zeaxanthin and vitamin E from food and supplements were associated with significantly decreased risks of cataract.”

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Lack of Zeaxanthin Linked to Poor Eyesight in Aging

Your eyes must process sunlight over the course of your life which exposes them to ionizing radiation that generates free radicals which must be deactivated by antioxidants, otherwise eyesight suffers undue wear and tear. A new study links another natural carotene, zeaxanthin, to age-associated loss of health in the macular region of the eye.

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Lutein and DHA Help Your Eyes

A new study concludes that “Lutein and DHA may aid in prevention of age-related macular degeneration.”

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B Vitamins Reduce Risk of Macular Degeneration

A new study tracking over 5000 women with heart disease found that taking folic acid, B12, and B6 to lower homocysteine significantly reduced the risk of these women developing age-related macular degeneration (AMD). AMD is the leading cause of vision loss in older Americans.

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Lutein and Zeaxanthin Protect Against Macular Degeneration

The consumption of the carotenes lutein and zeaxanthin, from food and dietary supplements, raises your blood levels of these nutrients which then accumulate in tissues around your body, including your eyes.

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