|
|
Article: The effect of lutein and zeaxanthin supplementation on metabolites of these carotenoids in the serum of persons aged 60 or older.(Recent Abstracts)(Brief article)
- Article from:
- Alternative Medicine Review
- Article date:
- March 1, 2007
CopyrightCOPYRIGHT 2007 Thorne Research Inc. This material is published under license from the publisher through the Gale Group, Farmington Hills, Michigan. All inquiries regarding rights should be directed to the Gale Group. (Hide copyright information)
|
Khachik F, de Moura FF, Chew EY; et al. Invest Ophthalmol Vis Sci 2006;47:5234-5242.
PURPOSE: To investigate the effect of lutein supplementation at doses of 2.5, 5.0, and 10 mg/d for 6 months on distribution of these carotenoids and their metabolites in the serum of elderly human subjects, with and without age-related macular degeneration. To determine whether supplementation with lutein can interact with the serum levels of other dietary carotenoids, retinol, and alpha-tocopherol. METHODS: Forty-five subjects received daily supplements of lutein (containing 5% zeaxanthin) for 6 months and were followed up for another 6 months after supplementation. Blood was ...