From eNewsletter 2/24/2025
DID YOU KNOW that lutein and zeaxanthin are more than just for eye health?
The carotenoids are usually recommended together as a supplement for those with a history of age-related macular degeneration (AMD). But there's more to them than just AMD.
As reported in Frontiers in Nutrition, there were improvements in several ophthalmic examinations for dry eyes and visual health after six months of lutein and zeaxanthin supplementation for regular users of electronic screens compared to the placebo.
Higher intake of lutein and zeaxanthin was associated with a lower incidence of severe headaches or migraines in US adults, according to a study from Frontiers in Nutrition.
Finally, a study from Journal of the American Nutrition Association found lower risk of pancreatic cancer in those with higher amounts of daily lutein and zeaxanthin.
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