Avocado Consumption Increases Macular Pigment Density in Older Adults: A Randomized, Controlled Trial

Lutein is selectively incorporated into the macula and brain. Lutein levels in the macula (macular pigment; MP) and the brain are related to better cognition. MP density (MPD) is a biomarker of brain lutein. Avocados are a bioavailable source of lutein. This study tests the effects of the intake of...

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Autores principales: Scott, Tammy M., Rasmussen, Helen M., Chen, Oliver, Johnson, Elizabeth J.
Formato: Online Artículo Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: MDPI 2017
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Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5622679/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/28832514
http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/nu9090919

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https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5622679/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/28832514
http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/nu9090919

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