The Journal of Nutrition, March 1st, 2002
Factors That Influence the Bioavailablity of Xanthophylls1,2
KEY WORDS: * bioavailability * lutein xanthophyus * zeaxanthin
Introduction
Epidemiologic and animal studies have demonstrated that carotenoid-rich diets are associated with a number of health benefits (1). The potential health benefits of carotenoids, such as their ability to act as antioxidants, immunoenhancers and inhibitors of premalignant lesions, (2) have stimulated investigators' interest. One of the most biologically plausible roles for carotenoids is the potential effect of dietary lutein and zeaxanthin for protection of ...
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