Lutein

Macular pigment + vision

AMD risk ↓ ~9%

Eye health -9% AMD

Cognition/vascular +25% lutein

Blood lutein +5×

Oxidative damage ↓

Memory +5.4

Attention/working memory

Verbal/visual memory

MPOD +10–35%

Contrast/vision faster, clearer

Better vessel function

Lower LDL/oxidation

Skin carotenoids ↑

Sunnier, less red skin

↑ Carotenoids; ↓ UV erythema

↓ UV genes; ↑ protection