Although the mysteries of its history and origin remain unsolved, worldwide cultivation and
high‐demand production for citrus fruit (genus Citrus in family Rutaceae) make it stand high …

Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) remains a leading cause of modifiable vision loss
in older adults. Chronic oxidative injury and compromised antioxidant defenses represent …

Importance Despite strong biological plausibility, evidence from epidemiologic studies and
clinical trials on the relations between intakes of lutein and zeaxanthin and age-related …

Abstract β-Cryptoxanthin, a carotenoid found in fruits and vegetables such as tangerines,
red peppers, and pumpkin, has several functions important for human health. Most evidence …

Biomarkers can help unravel mechanisms of disease and identify new targets for therapy.
They can also be useful in clinical practice for monitoring disease progression, evaluation of …

Many epidemiological studies have emphasised the relation between carotenoid dietary
intake and their circulating concentrations and beneficial health effects, such as lower risk of …

Geographic atrophy (GA) of the retinal pigment epithelium (RPE) is a devastating
complication of age-related macular degeneration (AMD). GA may be classified as drusen …

Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is a multifactorial disease associated with
anatomical changes in the inner retina. Despite tremendous advances in clinical care, there …

In the present investigation, we attempted to develop a lycopene-in-β-CD-in-phospholipid
vesicles (LCPV) with the sole aim of combining the solubilizing power of β-CD with the …

Purpose: To compare the changes in visual and ocular parameters in individuals with retinal
drusen who were treated with two commercially available nutritional supplements. Methods …