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Lutein and zeaxanthin levels linked to better cognitive function: Study |
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Lutein and zeaxanthin levels linked to better cognitive function: Study
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Darrell Miller | 04/06/17 |
Date:
April 06, 2017 07:45 AM
Author: Darrell Miller
(support@vitanetonline.com)
Subject: Lutein and zeaxanthin levels linked to better cognitive function: Study
Higher levels of lutein and zeaxanthin in the blood can lead to better cognitive scores. Higher zeaxanthin levels also are linked to better processing ability. There are smaller studies that confirm this. Lutein was first linked to eye health in 1994 by Dr. Seddon at Harvard. The researchers studied 4076 Irish adults 50 years or older. Only zeaxanthin increased processing speed, but both carotenoids were linked with higher cognitive function. However, further testing is needed to understand levels.
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