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Lutein for Children<\/h1>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t\tImportant for Eye and Brain Development<\/span>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t
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What is Lutein?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Lutein belongs to the group of carotenoids. These are pigments found in particularly large quantities in fruits and vegetables and cannot be produced by the human body itself. Due to their chemical structure, they can, among other things, absorb light and neutralize free radicals. This makes them so-called antioxidants, which help protect cells from damage caused by free radicals \u2013 also known as oxidative stress. <\/p>\n

Free radicals are formed through various metabolic processes. However, the human body can also be confronted with free radicals due to external influences such as solar radiation<\/strong> (UV light), exhaust fumes<\/strong>, fine dust, or cigarette smoke<\/strong>. Especially immediately after birth, newborns are exposed to very strong oxidative stress, as their environment changes radically due to birth, which stresses the body. This applies even more to premature babies, as their bodies are not yet fully prepared for the transition to the outside world. <\/p>\n

Antioxidants are believed to help prevent cell damage and thus slow down cell death. The carotenoid zeaxanthin is very similar to lutein, has comparable properties, and is sometimes found in the same foods as lutein, which is why many scientific studies examine both substances together. Lutein is also used under the abbreviation E161b as a dye in food production<\/strong>. <\/p>\n

Lutein belongs to the group of carotenoids. These are pigments found in particularly large quantities in fruits and vegetables and cannot be produced by the human body itself. Due to their chemical structure, they can, among other things, absorb light and neutralize free radicals. This makes them so-called antioxidants, which help protect cells from damage caused by free radicals \u2013 also known as oxidative stress. <\/p>\n

Free radicals are formed through various metabolic processes. However, the human body can also be confronted with free radicals due to external influences such as solar radiation<\/strong> (UV light), exhaust fumes<\/strong>, fine dust, or cigarette smoke<\/strong>. Especially immediately after birth, newborns are exposed to very strong oxidative stress, as their environment changes radically due to birth, which stresses the body. This applies even more to premature babies, as their bodies are not yet fully prepared for the transition to the outside world. <\/p>\n

Antioxidants are believed to help prevent cell damage and thus slow down cell death. The carotenoid zeaxanthin is very similar to lutein, has comparable properties, and is sometimes found in the same foods as lutein, which is why many scientific studies examine both substances together. Lutein is also used under the abbreviation E161b as a dye in food production<\/strong>. <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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What effect does lutein have in the human body?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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In humans, the carotenoid lutein is found mainly in the eyes, specifically in the macula<\/strong>. This refers to the area of the retina where the photoreceptor cells are particularly densely packed. This small area is therefore also considered the point of<\/strong> sharpest vision<\/strong> and is called the “yellow spot” because the retina appears yellow here due to the high amount of lutein and zeaxanthin. <\/p>\n

Some studies have shown that lutein has a protective effect<\/strong> in the eye. People who work on screens or use laptops, tablets, or smartphones<\/strong> for other reasons expose themselves to blue light<\/strong> (wavelength between 450\u2013495 nm). Light of these wavelengths can promote the formation of free radicals and increase the risk of certain eye diseases. Due to its structure, lutein absorbs part of this light. Studies also indicate that there is a connection between the level of lutein and zeaxanthin in eye tissue and improved contrast vision<\/strong>, among other things. Various eye diseases are apparently linked to oxidative stress. There is evidence that these diseases occur less frequently in people with a good supply of lutein and zeaxanthin. <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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In particular, the connection between age-related macular degeneration (AMD) and various nutrients has been investigated in many studies. AMD is one of the most common eye diseases in old age. It involves a gradual loss of vision in the sharpest area of sight. A long-term study investigated the long-term intake of tablets containing a combination of lutein and zeaxanthin, vitamins C and E, zinc, and copper in people already suffering from AMD. The results indicate that this mixture helps to slow the progression of AMD. <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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