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Title
Consumption of 2 and 4 egg yolks/d for 5 wk increases macular pigment concentrations in older adults with low macular pigment taking cholesterol-lowering statins.
Authors
Vishwanathan, Rohini; Goodrow-Kotyla, Elizabeth F; Wooten, Billy R; Wilson, Thomas A; Nicolosi, Robert J
Abstract
Lutein and zeaxanthin may reduce the risk of dry, age-related macular degeneration because of their photo-oxidative role as macular pigment.
Publication
The American journal of clinical nutrition, 2009, Vol 90, Issue 5, p1272