lutein (xanthophyll)

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Introduction

carotenoid concentrated in the macula retinae

Dietary sources:

  • most diets contain only 1-2 mg/day
  • 44 mg in 1 cup of cooked kale
  • 26 mg in 1 cup of cooked spinach
  • 3 mg in 1 cup of cooked broccoli
  • Centrum with lutein contains 0.25mg/tablet

Pharmacology

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Indications

Dosage

10 mg PO QD

Clinical trials

* One small study suggests high doses may actually improve macular degeneration[2]

More general terms

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References

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