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Lutein: Benefits, Chemistry, and Foods by Malak Battah is a document available to read on EtoBox.
Lutein is a dihydroxylated carotenoid that plays significant roles in promoting eye, skin, and heart health and reducing the risk of age-related macular degeneration and cataracts. It has a characteristic structure with 9 double bonds responsible for absorbing certain light wavelengths and emitting others. Foods like yellow corn, durum wheat, and wheat varieties contain relatively high amounts of lutein and zeaxanthin. Functional foods like bakery products provide an attractive way to deliver lutein, as the
- Author
- Malak Battah
- Language
- EN