Lutein is an antioxidant that is classified as a carotenoid, which are fat-soluble pigments that are naturally produced by certain vegetation. Lutein is the most prominent carotenoid that is found in the macula, a part of the eye.
Lutiein might also play a role in keeping dangerous types of light out of the eye where they could harm the retina. Because of this, lutein may help prevent macular degeneration which is the most common form of blindness in the elderly.
While a particular insufficiency of lutein hasn’t been observed, people who have high intake of lutein seem to be less likely to develop macular degeneration. One team of researchers concluded that adults who take a lot of lutein were almost 60% less likely to age-related develop macular degeneration compared to people who got low amounts of lutein in their diet. Lutein and its close relation zeaxanthin are the two carotenoids that are most closely related to prevention of macular degeneration. Early research suggests that lutein may also help prevent cataracts.
by the Harvard School of Public Health
It has been asked by millions of people “If you eat a healthy diet, do you need to take vitamins?” Not very long ago, the common answer from most experts and professionals would have been an emphatic "no". However, today there's quite a bit of evidence that taking a daily multivitamin makes good sense for most adults.
by the Mayoclinic Staff
Given the popularity and availability of “high potency” amino acids, antioxidants, enzymes and herbs, it might seem like dietary supplements could replace food as a source of the nutrients the body requires. However, this is not the case.
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