Leeson S., Caston L.

doi:10.1093/ps/80.3.395

Summary

Experimental study testing Enrichment of eggs with lutein and zeaxanthin through dietary supplementation (Canada scope). Assesses impacts on outcomes and key measures (3–5× lutein; 2–3× zeaxanthin; measures: HPLC carotenoids). Relevant to nutrition & health decision-making, with UK notes: Applicable to UK marigold/alfalfa use.

UK applicability

Applicable to UK marigold/alfalfa use

Key measures

HPLC carotenoids

Outcomes reported

3–5× lutein; 2–3× zeaxanthin

Theme: Nutrition & health
Subject: Nutrition & health
Study type: Experimental Study
Study design: RCT feeding trial
Source type: Peer-reviewed study
Status: Published
Geography: Canada
System type: Carotenoid feed supplementation
DOI: 10.1093/ps/80.3.395
Catalogue ID: XL0037

Topic tags

nutrition

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Enrichment of eggs with lutein and zeaxanthin through dietary supplementation