Lutein and zeaxanthin – radio- and chemoprotective properties. Mechanism and possible use
Lutein and zeaxanthin are naturally occurring xanthophylls, mainly present in green, leafy vegetables and egg’s yolk. Their presence is connected with blue spectrum light absorbance, including UV. This property, and fact, that these xanthophylls are accumulated by human eye’s macula, leads to eye’s...
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| Language: | English |
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National Institute of Public Health - National Institute of Hygiene
2023-09-01
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| Series: | Roczniki Panstwowego Zakladu Higieny |
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| Online Access: | http://wydawnictwa.pzh.gov.pl/roczniki_pzh/lutein-and-zeaxanthin-radio-and-chemoprotective-properties-mechanism-and-possible-use?lang=pl |