Nutraceuticals and nootropics for anti-aging

Lutein lowers risk of Macular Degeneration

An organization dedicated to preventing Age-Related Macular Degeneration says that physicians should be urging their patients to consume more lutein — a compound found in certain vegetables, but most reliably used as a nutritional supplement.

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Physicians urged to recommend lutein

By the way, it has been shown that eating vegetables (such as spinach) that contain lutein results in almost none of the lutein getting into the body — unless the vegetables are thoroughly puréed. The same may be true of various other nutritional substances.

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Purée your spinach or take a pill