Zeaxanthin
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Zeaxanthin Post Date: Dec 13, 2007 Expiry Date: Jul 03, 2008 Company InfoDate Joined:
2007
Online Postings: Products
Country/Territory: China
Business Type: Other
Number of Employees: 11 - 50 People In general, individuals who consume large quantities of the vegetables and fruits that contain zeaxanthin may be less likely to develop cataracts and age-related macular degeneration (AMD) than individuals with a zeaxanthin-poor diet. AMD results from the deterioration of the retina's central section. Partial or total vision loss may occur. Zeaxanthin is one of the two most common pigments (coloring agents) in the retina. It is believed to block out blue light and to protect retinal tissue from being damaged by light. In older individuals, the layer of yellow pigment in the retina tends to become thinner, increasing the chance for AMD. Taking zeaxanthin may thicken the yellow layer. In addition, zeaxanthin acts as an antioxidant to protect the interior of the eyes from damage by oxygen free radicals, natural chemicals produced in the body. Although a recent very large observational study of humans failed to prove that zeaxanthin affected the development of glaucoma, some earlier evidence suggests that zeaxanthin may help prevent some types of glaucoma, as well. Further studies are being conducted to better understand zeaxanthin's possible role in glaucoma.