Can Xanthophyll-Membrane Interactions Explain Their Selective Presence in the Retina and Brain?
Epidemiological studies demonstrate that a high dietary intake of carotenoids may offer protection against age-related macular degeneration, cancer and cardiovascular and neurodegenerative diseases. Humans cannot synthesize carotenoids and depend on their dietary intake. Major carotenoids that have...
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| Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2016-01-01
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| Series: | Foods |
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| Online Access: | http://www.mdpi.com/2304-8158/5/1/7 |