Keywords
FY1217
Carotenoids
Carotenoids
Categories
How to Cite
Bobroff, Linda B. 2017. “Carotenoids and Eye Health: FCS8935/FY1217, Rev. 10/2016”. EDIS 2017 (2). Gainesville, FL:3. https://doi.org/10.32473/edis-fy1217-2016.
Abstract
A diet rich in colorful fruits and vegetables provides a variety of nutrients as well as phytochemicals that can promote health. Lutein and zeaxanthin are two non-provitamin A carotenoids that may be protective against AMD, the leading cause of permanent central vision loss in older adults. This 3-page fact sheet provides an overview of carotenoids, AMD, lutein, zeaxanthin, risk factors for AMD, and good sources of lutein and zeaxanthin. Written by Linda B. Bobroff, and published by the UF Department of Family, Youth and Community Sciences, revised October 2016.
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Liu, R. H. (2003). Health benefits of fruit and vegetables are from additive and synergistic combinations of phytochemi-cals. Am. J. Clin. Nutr. 78(3): 517S-520S. https://doi.org/10.1093/ajcn/78.3.517S
National Institutes of Health, Office of Dietary Supple-ments. (2013). Vitamin A: Fact sheet for health profes-sionals. Accessed on June 1, 2015. http://ods.od.nih.gov/factsheets/VitaminA-HealthProfessional/
US Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service, Nutrient Data Laboratory. (2016). USDA National Nutrient Database for Standard Reference, Release 28. Accessed on August 19, 2016. https://www.ars.usda.gov/northeast-area/beltsville-md/beltsville-human-nutrition-research-center/nutrient-data-laboratory/docs/usda-national-nutrient-database-for-standard-reference/