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Lutein
Lutein is a yellow Carotenoid found
in vegetables
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Eyes/Vision
Lutein helps to protect against the development of Age-Related
Macular Degeneration (ARMD)
[3 mg or more per day of lutein lowers the risk of developing ARMD
by 57%].
Lutein concentrates in the Lens of the Eyes. Lutein protects
against the development of Cataracts by protecting the Cells of
the Eyes from light-generated Free Radicals)
Lutein concentrates in and improves the health of the Macula
(yellow spot on the back) of the Retina of the Eyes (it is
particularly concentrated in the Rods) [30 mg of Lutein per day
caused the Macula to become denser and to gain pigment. After 140
days of Lutein supplementation, Macula pigmentation increased by
an average of 30%. Improvements in Macula health/function
continued for six weeks after Lutein supplementation was
discontinued].
Immune System
Lutein helps to prevent breast cancer.
Lutein helps to prevent lung cancer[epidemiological evidence: high
Lutein levels have been inversely correlated with lung canceri
ncidence].
Lutein reduces the risk of prostate cancer.
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