Lutein, zeaxanthin and meso-zeaxanthin content of eggs laid by hens supplemented with free and esterified xanthophylls

The xanthophyll carotenoids lutein (L), zeaxanthin (Z) and meso-zeaxanthin (MZ) are found at the macula, the central part of the retina, where they are referred to as macular pigment (MP). MP is studied in human subjects because of its proven role in enhancing visual function and its putative role i...

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Autores principales: Nolan, John M., Meagher, Katherine A., Howard, Alan N., Moran, Rachel, Thurnham, David I., Beatty, Stephen
Formato: Online Artículo Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: Cambridge University Press 2016
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Research Article
Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4709836/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/26793307
http://dx.doi.org/10.1017/jns.2015.35

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https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4709836/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/26793307
http://dx.doi.org/10.1017/jns.2015.35

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