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Lutein is a yellow-orange carotenoid that gathers in the macula at the back of the eye, where it helps filter light and supports retinal health. People mostly look at it for nearsightedness progression, though the evidence for that use is limited. Research in 117 people with obesity found no clear difference in blood pressure or apolipoprotein B, and that evidence is very limited too.
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- How we grade
- 1 study cited
- Best evidence
- Grade D
- Conditions studied
- 1
- Outcomes
- 6
- Graded outcomes
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Evidence by condition
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- Moderate
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- Very limited
| Grade | Outcome | Effect | Size | Studies | People | Studies list |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apolipoprotein B No effect | NoneNo effect | 117 people | ||||
| Blood Pressure No effect | NoneNo effect | 117 people | ||||
| Total cholesterol | Improves (the measure goes down) | 1 study | 117 people | |||
| Endogenous Advanced Glycation End Products | Improves (the measure goes up) | 117 people | ||||
| Low-density lipoprotein (LDL) | Improves (the measure goes down) | 117 people | ||||
| Oxidative Stress Biomarkers | Improves (the measure goes down) | 117 people | ||||
Key findings
- Apolipoprotein B
- Blood Pressure
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Studies cited
1 study from PubMed