Effect of Carotenoid Supplemented Formula on Carotenoid Bioaccumulation in Tissues of Infant Rhesus Macaques: A Pilot Study Focused on Lutein

Lutein is the predominant carotenoid in the developing primate brain and retina, and may have important functional roles. However, its bioaccumulation pattern during early development is not understood. In this pilot study, we investigated whether carotenoid supplementation of infant formula enhance...

Full description

Saved in:
Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Sookyoung Jeon, Martha Neuringer, Emily E. Johnson, Matthew J. Kuchan, Suzette L. Pereira, Elizabeth J. Johnson, John W. Erdman
Format: Artigo
Language:Inglês
Published: MDPI AG 2017-01-01
Series:Nutrients
Subjects:
carotenoids
lutein
bioaccumulation
brain
retina
Rhesus Macaques
infants
formula
Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/9/1/51
Tags: Add Tag
No Tags, Be the first to tag this record!

Similar Items