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    2017

    Effects of a Lutein and Zeaxanthin Intervention on Cognitive Function: A Randomized, Double-Masked, Placebo-Controlled Trial of Younger Healthy Adults

    Renzi-Hammond LM, Bovier ER, Fletcher LM

    Published in Nutrients

    Key Findings

    One year of lutein and zeaxanthin improved macular pigment and some measures of processing speed in young healthy adults.

    Conclusions

    Signal for visual processing speed in younger adults.

    Limitations

    Small sample, multiple cognitive endpoints.

    Supplements Studied

    Zeaxanthin
    Compound

    One year of lutein and zeaxanthin improved macular pigment and some measures of processing speed in young healthy adults.

    Lutein
    Compound

    One year of lutein and zeaxanthin improved macular pigment and some measures of processing speed in young healthy adults.

    Outcomes Measured

    Cognitive Function

    One year of lutein and zeaxanthin improved macular pigment and some measures of processing speed in young healthy adults.

    Study Details

    Year:2017
    Sample Size:51
    Duration:52 weeks
    Quality Score:6/10

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