Lutein and Zeaxanthin – food sources, bioavailability, and Dietary Variety in Age-Related Macular Degeneration Protection.
Eisenhauer B, Natoli S, Liew G, Flood VM.
Nutrients 2017, 9, 120.
This literature review was to examine the current evidence relating to lutein/zeaxanthin (L/Z) bioavailabilty in certain foods. L/Z are the predominant carotenoids in the retina of the eye and the impact of L/Z intake on the risk of progression of age-related macular degeneration (AMD), a leading cause of blindness in the developed world, has been investigated in cohort studies and clinical trials. A variety of food sources including pistachios can provide effective levels of L/Z through diet among people at high risk of AMD or with early signs and symptoms of AMD.