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Lutein (LOO-teen) is a carotenoid
found in vegetables and fruits.
Lutein acts as an antioxidant,
protecting cells against the damaging effects of free radicals.
• Lutein is not made in the body.
• Lutein must be obtained from food or vitamin supplements.
• Lutein is found in large amounts in green, leafy vegetables such as spinach.
Lutein in the diet can
play a role in maintaining healthy eyes.
• Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is the leading cause of irreversible
blindness among Americans age 65 and older.
• More than half of all Americans experience cataracts, a clouding of the
eye's lens.
Preventative measures are
important because eye diseases develop over a long period of time. By the time
patients are diagnosed with AMD in their 60's or 70's, the disease may have
been developing for 20 years or more.
Research shows that dietary
carotenoids such as lutein may benefit vision in a number of ways:
• Lutein and zeaxanthin help build macular pigment density, a critical
factor in the health of the macula and the retina.
• Research suggests that persons who eat high amounts of fruits and vegetables
experience the lowest incidence of cataracts.
• Macular pigment density is related to clarity of the lens of the eye. |
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