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The Lutein and Zeaxanthin in Pregnancy (L-ZIP) study—carotenoid supplementation during pregnancy: ocular and systemic effects—study protocol for a randomized controlled trial
BACKGROUND: Lutein (L), zeaxanthin (Z), and meso-zeaxanthin (MZ), collectively called the macular pigment (MP), are dietary carotenoids that preferentially localize in the macula of the human eye. MP protects the macula from photo-oxidative damage and enhances visual function. Inadequate maternal in...
Autores principales: | Addo, Emmanuel Kofi, Gorusupudi, Aruna, Allman, Susan, Bernstein, Paul S. |
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Formato: | Online Artículo Texto |
Lenguaje: | English |
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BioMed Central
2021
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Acceso en línea: | https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8063287/ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/33888136 http://dx.doi.org/10.1186/s13063-021-05244-2 |
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