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Lutein

Introduction

Lutein is one of over 600 known naturally occurring carotenoids. [1, 2, 4, 5, 6] Lutein is found in green leafy vegetables [1, 2, 3] viz. such as spinach, [1] kale, [1, 2, 5, 6] spinach, [2, 3, 4, 5, 6] broccoli, [2, 3] collard greens [2, 5] and peas. [2]  
Lutein is an antioxidant that definitely acquires worth helps to be considered among carotenoids. [1, 2, 6] Lutein has the ability to filter harmful sun rays or UV radiations that make it important in avoidance of macular degeneration, cataract as well as in promoting all around macular integrity. [2, 3, 5, 6]

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Beneficial Usage of Lutein

Healthy vision

Age related macular degeneration is the most leading cause of vision loss among people over 50 throughout the world. [2] Lutein and zeaxanthin another carotenoid and antioxidant are found naturally in macula and lens of eyes. Lutein is an antioxidant that may fight against free radical in eyes. [6] It also may avert damage from UV light and hence promotes healthy vision. [1, 2, 3, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11]

Age Related Memory Loss

Use of lutein ameliorates some of symptoms and slows the progression of age related memory loss. [2, 3, 5]

Blood Sugar Level

It is also found that lutein may have some effects on blood glucose level because low levels of this are found to have an association with impaired glucose metabolism. [2]

Effects on Fatty Deposition on the Walls of the Blood Vessels

Lutein may help to prevent hardening and narrowing of vessels and hence promotes heart health. [3, 6]

Longstanding Problems

Lutein may also helps during longstanding problem [4] especially of breast and lung. [6]

References

  1. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lutein
  2. Marcia Zimmerman, CN & Jayson Kroner, CSN. (2006). 7-Syndrome Healing. Page No. 13, 14, 15 and 17. Chico, California: Nutrition Solution Publications.
  3. Mike Fillon. (2003) Real RDAs for Real People. Page No. 214 and 215. USA: Woodland.
  4. Phyllis A. Balch, CNC & James F. Balch, M.D. (2000). Prescription for Nutritional Healing. (3rd edition) Page No. 253 and 361.  Penguin Putnam INC. New York: Avery.
  5. Kenneth A. Goldberg, M.D. (2001) The Men’s Health. Longevity Program. Page No. 42 and 43.USA: Rodale Inc. 
  6. Dr. Richard Firshein (1998) The Nutraceutical Revolution. Page No. 216, 217 and 218. London: Vermilion
  7. http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/magazine/issues/winter07/articles/winter07pg18-19.html
  8. http://www.umm.edu/patiented/articles/can_cataracts_be_prevented_000026_6.htm
  9. http://www.umm.edu/altmed/articles/macular-degeneration-000104.htm
  10. https://www.health.harvard.edu/press_releases/egg-nutrition
  11. https://www.health.harvard.edu/newsweek/Listing_of_vitamins.htm

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