systematic_review
    2012
    High Quality

    Lutein and zeaxanthin for the prevention of age-related cataract

    Mathew MC, Ervin AM, Tao J, Davis RM

    Published in Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews

    Key Findings

    There is no evidence from randomised trials that antioxidant vitamin or carotenoid supplementation prevents or slows age-related cataract.

    Conclusions

    Null for cataract prevention.

    Limitations

    Few trials with cataract endpoints.

    Supplements Studied

    Lutein
    Compound

    There is no evidence from randomised trials that antioxidant or carotenoid supplementation prevents or slows age-related cataract.

    Zeaxanthin
    Compound

    There is no evidence from randomised trials that antioxidant vitamin or carotenoid supplementation prevents or slows age-related cataract.

    Related Health Concerns

    Cataracts

    Study Details

    Year:2012
    Sample Size:117,314
    Quality Score:9/10

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