A Biological Role of Lutein

Food Reviews International

Volumn 20, Issue 1, 2004, Pages 1-16

  Johnson, Elizabeth J ^a  

^a TUFTS UNIVERSITY   (United States)

Author keywords

carotene; Age related macular degeneration; Carotenoids; Lutein; Spinach; Zeaxanthin

Indexed keywords

AGE-RELATED MACULAR DEGENERATION (AMD); CAROTENOIDS; LUTEIN; SPINACH; ZEAXANTHIN;

ADSORPTION; DISEASES; FOOD PROCESSING; FOOD PRODUCTS; HEALTH RISKS; ISOMERS; NUTRITION; PLANTS (BOTANY); TISSUE; TOXICITY; TUMORS; VISION;

VITAMINS;

SPINACIA OLERACEA;

EID: 1842732798     PISSN: 87559129     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1081/FRI-120028826     Document Type: Review

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