The Role of Lutein, Zeaxanthin, and Fish Oil on Cognitive Function and Bone Health in Healthy Adults
Texas A&M University
Summary
The goal of this clinical trial is to learn the impact of lutein, zeaxanthin, and fish oil (LZF) supplementation in healthy adults. The main question it aims to answer is: Will supplementation with LZF improve macular pigment optical density (MPOD), cognitive performance and bone mass compared to controls after six months? Subjects with an MPOD \<.43 will significantly improve MPOD after 6-months of LZF supplementation. Consuming a LZFO supplement for 6-months will improve visual cognitive performance. Consuming a LZFO supplement for 6-months will improve bone density. Participants will be asked to take either a LZF supplement or placebo daily for 6 months.
Description
Macular degeneration, cognitive decline, and osteoporosis often occur with aging. Lutein, zeaxanthin, and fish oil (LZF) have been shown to have improvements in these areas. This 6-month double-blind randomized controlled trial will study the impact of LZF on cognitive performance, macular pigment optical density (MPOD), and bone health in healthy adults ages 18-45 with a MPOD \<.43. We seek to create a precision nutrition model reducing macular degeneration, cognition, and bone health that includes non-invasive screening for high-risk carotenoid deficiencies (MPOD, dietary intake) and individ…
Eligibility
- Age range
- 18–45 years
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Yes
Inclusion Criteria: * \<.43 MPOD, a self-reported best-corrected vision of 20/40 or better in each eye, a BMI range of 18.5-30, and meets the inclusion criteria on the preliminary participant questionnaire. Exclusion Criteria: * allergic to lutein, zeaxanthin, or fish oil, taking supplements with \>6 mg lutein and/or \>2 mg zeaxanthin for more than two months before study starts, MPOD between \>.43, self-reported condition of vertigo, diabetic retinopathy, retinitis pigmentosa, optic neuropathy, retinal vascular occlusions, strabismus, autoimmune disorders related to visual health, currentl…
Interventions
- Dietary SupplementActive Comparator (Lutein, zeaxanthin, and fish oil supplement (LZF)
Each participant will be assigned to t a LZF supplement daily for six months
- Dietary SupplementPlacebo Comparator
Each participant will be assigned to take a placebo supplement daily for six months
Location
- Gilchrist BuildingCollege Station, Texas