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Lutein and zeaxanthin concentrations in formula and human milk samples from Italian mothers

European Journal of Clinical Nutrition volume 69, pages 531–532 (2015)Cite this article

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Lutein and zeaxanthin are the xanthophyll carotenoids highly concentrated in the macula, where they seem to have a defending action against oxidative stress and light damage.1

Recently, attention has been focused on the possible protective role of the carotenoids in the development of retina, mainly of preterm infants.2, 3, 4, 5

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We are grateful to Miss Marta Romagnoli for her assistance in the language editing of this manuscript.

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  1. Division of Neonatology, Department of Pediatrics, Catholic University of Sacred Heart, Rome, Italy

    S Costa, C Giannantonio, C Romagnoli, G Barone, A Perri & E Zecca

  2. Department of Clinical Chemistry, Catholic University of Sacred Heart, Rome, Italy

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Costa, S., Giannantonio, C., Romagnoli, C. et al. Lutein and zeaxanthin concentrations in formula and human milk samples from Italian mothers. Eur J Clin Nutr 69, 531–532 (2015). https://doi.org/10.1038/ejcn.2014.282

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