Question:
Does Lutein slow cognitive decline in older adults more than placebo?
Answer:
Yes
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References:
Johnson, E. J., McDonald, K., Caldarella, S. M., Chung, H. Y., Troen, A. M., and Snodderly, D. M. Cognitive findings of an exploratory trial of docosahexaenoic acid and lutein supplementation in older women. Nutr Neurosci 2008;11(2):75-8 Zamroziesicz MK, Paul EJ, Zwilling CE et. al. Parahippocampal cortex mediates the relationship between lutein and crystallized intelligence in healthy, older adults Dec. 6, 2016, From Aging Neurosci.