lutein for cataracts and age-related macular degeneration
December 1999
You'll see lots of ads about lutein for cataracts and age-related macular degeneration.
In fact, lutein has just been added to Centrum. It's the first new ingredient to be added in over ten years.
Lutein is a carotenoid...in the same family as beta-carotene. Carotenoids are plant pigments that have antioxidant effects.
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