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"Lutein and zeaxanthin may slash the risk of non-Hodgkin's lymphoma. The results of a new study in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition suggest that high daily intake of the carotenoids lutein and zeaxanthin cuts the risk of non-Hodgkin's lymphoma by almost 50 percent. (Whenever something decreases risk by half, that gets my attention.) The researchers found that people with the highest intake of lutein and zeaxanthin had a 46 percent lower risk, compared with people with the lowest intake." - Elaine Magee, Food Synergy: Unleash Hundreds of Powerful Healing Food Combinations to Fight Disease and Live Well (Get the book.)

"Lutein and its related compound, zeaxanthin, are highly concentrated in the macula, providing a yellow color known as the macular pigment, which protects the macula. You want that pigment to be dense, the better to protect your eyes. A 1997 study found that subjects fed a diet high in spinach and corn experienced nearly a 20 percent increase in macular pigment density. What's the connection with those foods? That diet effectively boosted the subjects' consumption of lutein about 400 percent and zeaxanthin about 300 percent." - Jonny Bowden, Ph.D., C.N.S., The Most Effective Natural Cures on Earth: The Surprising, Unbiased Truth about What Treatments Work and Why (Get the book.)

"SUB, Omg/d cholesterol, 0 p:g lutein + zeaxanthin) diet for 30 days. The two arms of the dietary intervention were separated by a 3-week washout period. Plasma concentrations of total cholesterol, LDL cholesterol (LDL-C), and HDL cholesterol were determined. Because eggs are an excellent source of lutein and zeaxanthin, the plasma levels of these carotenoids were also measured in a subset of subjects to determine whether the response to carotenoid intake was similar to that seen for dietary cholesterol and to evaluate the contribution of ABCG5 polymorphism to both responses." - Ann M. Coulston and Carol J. Boushey, Nutrition in the Prevention and Treatment of Disease (Get the book.)

"Its antioxidant effect is significantly enhanced by the presence of zeaxanthin and bilberry. When combined with vitamin C, these three antioxidants have been shown to significantly decrease the risk of cataracts. Lycopene? mg Derived primarily from tomatoes (cooked with olive oil, not raw), lycopene appears to be one of the best defenses against prostate cancer and bladder cancer. When used in conjunction with d-alpha-tocopherol vitamin E and green tea extract, studies indicate that it inhibits prostate cancer proliferation by some 90%. Zeaxanthin?" - Jon Barron, Lessons from The Miracle Doctors: A Step-by-Step Guide to Optimum Health and Relief from Catastrophic Illness (Get the book.)

"Supplementation with the carotenoids lutein or zeaxanthin improves human visual performance. Ophthalmic Physiol. Opt. 26, 362-371. 166. Bartlett, H. E., and Eperjesi, F. (2007). Effect of lutein and antioxidant dietary supplementation on contrast sensitivity in age-related macular disease: a randomized controlled trial. Eur. J. Clin. Nutr. 61, 1121-1127. 167. Coleman, H., and Chew, E. (2007). Nutritional supplementation in age-related macular degeneration. Curr. Opin. Ophthalmol. 18, 220-223. 168. Hammond, B. R. Jr., Johnson, E. J., Russell, R. M., et al. (1997)." - Ann M. Coulston and Carol J. Boushey, Nutrition in the Prevention and Treatment of Disease (Get the book.)

"You might also find antioxidant complexes with ingredients such as grapeseed extract, pine bark, blueberry extract, zeaxanthin, and astaxanthin. Astaxanthin, derived from algae, is believed to be several hundred times more effective than vitamin E in neutralizing free radicals. Where minerals are concerned, in addition to the macrominerals (those needed in large amounts), such as calcium and magnesium, you'll also want to select a formula that has a wide range of trace minerals (those needed in small quantities), such as selenium, vanadium, chromium, boron, and iodine." - Brenda Watson and Leonard Smith, The Detox Strategy: Vibrant Health in 5 Easy Steps (Get the book.)

"Carotenes include beta-carotene, alpha-carotene, cryproxanthin, gamma-carotene, zeaxanthin, lutein, and lycopene. Studies have shown that beta-carotene deficiency in the cervical cells plays an etiologic role in the development of cervical dysplasia.24 In addition, a significant decrease in plasma beta-carotene levels is found in women with either cervical dysplasia or cancer of the cervix.25 It has been suspected that carotenes like lycopene, found in tomatoes, are more responsible for an improvement in dysplasia than is beta-carotene or the other carotenes." - Tori Hudson, N.D., Women's Encyclopedia of Natural Medicine: Alternative Therapies and Integrative Medicine for Total Health and Wellness (Get the book.)

"The richest source of zeaxanthin is the orange bell pepper. All sweet peppers are packed with nutrients, but more of the orange pepper's carotenoids are zeaxanthin than anything else. When selecting peppers, avoid those with poor color or bruises. Keep them refrigerated in a covered container or bag, and they'll also last up to a week. Shop for cantaloupes. Like carrots, cantaloupes are rich in vitamin C and beta carotene. These all-star antioxidants help protect your retina from free radical damage and keep the blood vessels in your eye healthy." - The Editors of FC&A, Unleash the Inner Healing Power of Foods (Get the book.)

"Phytochemicals such as carotenoids, including a-carotene, (3-carotene, lutein, lycopene, and zeaxanthin, are important fat-soluble nutrients, which are vitamin-like plant substances. These phytonutrients are involved in numerous tissue functions playing major roles as antioxidants, and in the case of lutein and zeaxanthin, they are antioxidants that serve as light-absorbing pigments in the retina and are protective of the macula. Lutein and zeaxanthin are found in egg yolks. Tomatoes are a source of lycopene and zeaxanthin." - Mary G. Enig, Know Your Fats : The Complete Primer for Understanding the Nutrition of Fats, Oils and Cholesterol (Get the book.)

"Chard contains the carotenoids zeaxanthin and lutein, which benefit vision. Home Remedies Chard has been used for the treatment of ulcers, tumors, leukemia, and other cancers. In South Africa, the drinking of chard juice is supposed to ease the discomfort of hemorrhoids. Chard juice has also been used as a decongestant and to neutralize stomach acidity. Throw Me a Lifesaver! CANCER: Components in chard were found to inhibit cell proliferation of human cancer cells." - David W. Grotto, RD, LDN, 101 Foods That Could Save Your Life! (Get the book.) "DECREASED RISK OF AGE-RELATED MACULAR DEGENERATION: Phytochemicals such as lutein, cryptoxanthin, and zeaxanthin, present in papaya, may help maintain better eyesight longer in older people. Tips on Using Papaya SELECTION AND STORAGE: • Papayas that are hard and green are immature and will never properly ripen. Look for papayas that are mostly or completely yellow. • The papaya should give slightly to pressure, but should not be soft at the stem end. • Avoid buying fruit that is bruised, shriveled, or has soft spots." - David W. Grotto, RD, LDN, 101 Foods That Could Save Your Life! (Get the book.) "However, its concentration of the plant chemicals beta-carotene and zeaxanthin more than makes up for any shortfall in nutrient density. Home Remedies Whatever ails you! Goji has been used to treat inflammations, skin irritations, nosebleeds, and aches and pains. In Chinese medicine, goji is recommended for long life, sharp eyesight, and healthy liver function, to boost sperm production, and to improve circulation, among other benefits. Throw Me a Lifesaver!" - David W. Grotto, RD, LDN, 101 Foods That Could Save Your Life! (Get the book.)

"Elevated retinal zeaxanthin and prevention of light-induced photoreceptor cell death in quail. Invest. Ophthal. Vis. Sci. 43,3538-3549. 151. Jahn, C, Wastemeyer, H, Brinkmann, C, Trautmann, S., Mayner, A., and Wolf, S. (2005). Macular pigment density in age-related maculopathy. Graefe's Archive for Clin. Exp. Ophthalmol. 243, 222-227. 152. Beatty, S., Murray, I. J., Henson, D. B., Carden, D., Koh, H, and Boulton, M. E. (2001). Macular pigment and risk for age-related macular degeneration in subjects from a Northern European population. Invest. Ophthalmol. Vis. Sci. 42, 439^146. 153." - Ann M. Coulston and Carol J. Boushey, Nutrition in the Prevention and Treatment of Disease (Get the book.)

"That diet effectively boosted the subjects' consumption of lutein about 400 percent and zeaxanthin about 300 percent. That same year it was found that the use of a lutein supplement can also increase the density of the protective macular pigment. You can, of course, get some lutein from foods such as spinach, kale, broccoli, and Brussels sprouts, though probably not enough to get the full therapeutic effect of supplements." - Jonny Bowden, Ph.D., C.N.S., The Most Effective Natural Cures on Earth: The Surprising, Unbiased Truth about What Treatments Work and Why (Get the book.)

"Here is a guide to get started on a comprehensive brain-supportive-supplement regimen: Multivitamin and Mineral A good multivitamin and mineral generally contains the following: Mixed carotenes (alpha, beta, cryptoxanthin, zeaxanthin, and lutein), 15,000 to 25,000 IU ??Vitamin A, 1,000-2,000 IU preformed retinol * Vitamin D3, 400 IU to 800 IU Mixed tocopherols (vitamin E, including d-alpha, gamma, and delta), 400 IU • ?Vitamin C (as mixed buffered mineral ascorbates), 500 to 1,000 mg • r Vitamin K,, 30 meg • ?Bj thiamine, 25 to 50 mg • ?" - Mark Hyman MD, The UltraMind Solution: Fix Your Broken Brain by Healing Your Body First (Get the book.)

"If you don't regularly eat these foods, you should consider taking a carotenoid supplement with zeaxanthin, or one of the new combination formulas designed to enhance vision that includes zeaxanthin. Because of its antioxidant properties, zeaxanthin may also protect against various forms of cancer that can be initiated by free radical activity. In fact, preliminary studies show that zeaxanthin can decrease the rate of growth of tumor cells. Possible Benefits Helps protects against macular degeneration. May help prevent cancer. The Right Amount Take 30 to 130 mg." - Earl Mindell, R.Ph., Ph.D., Earl Mindell's Supplement Bible: A Comprehensive Guide to Hundreds of NEW Natural Products that Will Help You Live Longer, Look Better, Stay Heathier, ... and Much More! (Get the book.)

"The key carotenoids ate beta carotene, alpha carotene, lycopene, and zeaxanthin. Ptobably the best known of the carotenoids, beta carotene, is converted by the body into vitamin A as needed to strengthen the immune system and promote healthy cell growth. In addition, beta carotene is a potent antioxidant, offering particular benefits to the immune system and the lungs. (Note: synthetic beta carotene is to be avoided at all costs and may not be required if provided in your daily multivitamin supplement.) Alpha carotene?" - Jon Barron, Lessons from The Miracle Doctors: A Step-by-Step Guide to Optimum Health and Relief from Catastrophic Illness (Get the book.) "The seaweed, Dunaliella salina, for example, contains all of the popular carotenoids plus a whole slew of others, such as Alpha carotene and zeaxanthin. Catrots, for that matter, contain approximately 400 different carotenoids in addition to Beta Carotene, and many of those carotenoids are far more powerful than Beta Carotene. • A third example is the mineral chromium. Over the past few years, the synthetic versions of chromium, chromium picolinate and chromium polyni-cotinate, have been all the rage." - Jon Barron, Lessons from The Miracle Doctors: A Step-by-Step Guide to Optimum Health and Relief from Catastrophic Illness (Get the book.)

"It is also a good source of the carotenoids lutein, zeaxanthin, and beta-carotene. Home Remedies Ancient Greeks applied oregano leaves to soothe aching muscles. The Romans would use oregano for scorpion and spider bites. In the United States, oregano was used for chronic coughs, asthma, and to help relieve toothaches. Men turned to a mixture of olive oil and oregano as a scalp treatment in hopes of revitalizing hair growth. The same olive oil and oregano combination has been applied to rheumatic limbs and sprains with success. (At least, with greater success than as a cure for baldness." - David W. Grotto, RD, LDN, 101 Foods That Could Save Your Life! (Get the book.)

"Lutein and zeaxanthin are both part of a group of carotenoids known as xan-thophylls, which are extremely beneficial to the eyes and help significantly in the prevention of macular degeneration Sodium Selenate?5 meg Selenium is synergistic with glutathione and catalase in helping to protect the integrity of cell membranes. It stops the growth of tumors, and it protects the liver. Specifically, low levels of selenium have been connected to death from heart disease, breast cancer, prostate cancer, colon cancer, and in fact, cancer of all kinds. Some studies have shown that selenium may be 50?" - Jon Barron, Lessons from The Miracle Doctors: A Step-by-Step Guide to Optimum Health and Relief from Catastrophic Illness (Get the book.)

"Lutein and Zeaxanthin Lutein and zeaxanthin, found in kale, spinach, and broccoli, also serve as antioxidant carotenoids. They are deposited in the macula, the center of the eye's retina, responsible for detailed vision.These yellowish deposits of lutein and zeaxanthin are referred to as the macular pigment, and they help filter out harmful wavelengths of light. This area of pigment, smaller than the head of a pin, also functions somewhat like a pair of polarized sunglasses, improving visual acuity in bright situations." - Jack Challem, Feed Your Genes Right: Eat to Turn Off Disease-Causing Genes and Slow Down Aging (Get the book.)

"In spinach, just as one example, the somewhat amazing array of phytonutrients includes the carotenoids lutein, zeaxanthin, and beta-carotene among many others. We mentioned the concept of synergy earlier. Spinach is an excellent example of synergy in a particular SuperFood. It's the power of all the nutrients working in concert that makes spinach and the other SuperFoods such standouts in the world of nutrition." - Wendy Bazilian, DRPH, MA, RD, Steven Pratt, MD, Kathy Matthews, Superfoods Rx Diet: Lose Weight with the Power of SuperNutrients (Get the book.)

"A survey of 876 elderly individuals revealed that those whose intake of lutein plus zeaxanthin was high (top 20 percentile) were 56% less likely to have AMD, compared with those whose intake of these carotenoids was low (bottom 20 percentile).13 Lutein has been shown to accumulate in the macula, where it protects against the damaging effects of certain light wavelengths.14 The main dietary sources of lutein and zeaxanthin are dark green vegetables, particularly spinach and collard greens." - Jonathan V. Wright, M.D. and Alan R. Gaby, M.D., Natural Medicine, Optimal Wellness: The Patient's Guide to Health and Healing (Get the book.)

"In 2001, the National Eye Institute conducted the Age-Related Eye Disease Study (AREDS), which involved more than 3,600 Natural Prescription for Preventing Macular Degeneration and Preserving Vision Multivitamin: Containing at least 500 mg vitamin C, 400 IU vitamin E, and 15 mg beta-carotene Zinc: 30-80 mg Omega-3 fatty acids: 1,000 mg (1 g) Lutein (and zeaxanthin): 10 mg for general prevention, 20-40 mg for someone who already has macular degeneration Note: All dosages are daily dosages and in pill or capsule form unless otherwise noted. people." - Jonny Bowden, Ph.D., C.N.S., The Most Effective Natural Cures on Earth: The Surprising, Unbiased Truth about What Treatments Work and Why (Get the book.)

"Some studies support the view that supplemental lutein and/or zeaxanthin help protect against AMD. There is also epidemiological evidence that increasing lutein and zeaxanthin intake lowers the risk of cataract development. Nutritional Dictionary Vitamin A (a.k.a. pre-formedRetinol,Beta-Carotene) What it's good for: Promotes growth and repair of body tissue, healthy eyes, good night vision and a strong immune system. Where you get it: Liver and fish oils, whole and fortified milk and eggs." - Jan Lovejoy, Get Balanced-the Natural Way to Better Health with Superfoods (Get the book.)

"Constituents Carotene, vitamin Bi, vitamin C, essential oils (limo-nene, linalool, nerol, geraniol), flavonoids (hesperidin, zeaxanthin, cryptoxanthin), aldehydes, coumarins, bitters (naringine, aurantiamarine), synephrine Energetic Correspondences • Flavor: pungent, bitter (except for C. x aurantium, which is sour and bitter) • Temperature: warm (except for C. x aurantium, which is cool) • Moisture: dry • Polarity: yang • Planet: Sun/Neptune • Element: fire Contraindications Use bitter orange with caution during pregnancy, as large doses may stimulate contractions." - Brigitte Mars, A.H.G., The Desktop Guide to Herbal Medicine: The Ultimate Multidisciplinary Reference to the Amazing Realm of Healing Plants, in a Quick-study, One-stop Guide (Get the book.) "Constituents Essential oils (cineole, safranal, pinene), bitter glycoside (crocin), glucoside (picrocrocin), carotenoids (carotene, lycopene, zeaxanthin), vitamins Bj and B2 Energetic Correspondences • Flavor: bitter, sweet, pungent • Temperature: neutral • Moisture: dry • Polarity: yang • Planet: Sun • Element: fire Contraindications Long-term use may damage the kidneys and central nervous system. Large doses may cause coughs or headache; they can be narcotic and even potentially lethal. Avoid therapeutic doses during pregnancy." - Brigitte Mars, A.H.G., The Desktop Guide to Herbal Medicine: The Ultimate Multidisciplinary Reference to the Amazing Realm of Healing Plants, in a Quick-study, One-stop Guide (Get the book.)

"Though surgery may slow its progress, there is no cure for macular degeneration, which is why prevention is so important.) zeaxanthin may also help protect against different forms of cancer by scavenging free radicals and decreasing the growth of tumor cells. Food and Supplement Advice: zeaxanthin is found in substantial concentrations in watercress, Swiss chard, chicory leaves, beet greens, spinach, and okra. If your diet does not frequently include these greens, a good mixed carotenoid or antioxidant supplement with 30-130 mg. zeaxanthin taken daily with meals should be considered. 104." - Earl Mindell, Earl Mindell's Vitamin Bible for the 21st Century (Get the book.)

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