Open AccessLutein and β-carotene from lutein-containing yellow carrots are bioavailable in humans
Author(s) -
Kirsten L. Molldrem,
Jialiang Li,
Philipp W. Simon,
Sherry A. Tanumihardjo
Publication year - 2004
Publication title -
american journal of clinical nutrition
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 2.608
H-Index - 336
eISSN - 1938-3207
pISSN - 0002-9165
DOI - 10.1093/ajcn/80.1.131
Subject(s) - lutein , carotenoid , bioavailability , xanthophyll , crossover study , food science , chemistry , zoology , beta carotene , zeaxanthin , medicine , biology , pharmacology , alternative medicine , pathology , placebo
Lutein is a hydroxy-carotenoid constituting the macular pigment of the human retina. Increasing lutein intake from foods could increase the density of this pigment and decrease the risk of developing macular degeneration. Yellow carrots are a novel food source that could increase lutein consumption.
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