Effect of Lutein, Zeaxanthin, and Meso-Zeaxanthin Supplementation on Skin Carotenoid Concentration: A Six-Month, Placebo-Controlled Crossover Study
Insight Eyecare Specialties, Inc. dba Vision Source Eyecare,
Summary
To compare skin carotenoid scores over 12 weeks of individuals randomized to placebo or MacuHealth and comparing that to a 12 week crossover evaluation.
Eligibility
- Age range
- 18+ years
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Yes
Inclusion Criteria: * Adult patients 18-50 years old of any sex and any race. * Willing to comply with the protocol instructions. * Has read (or has had read to), understood, and signed an Informed Consent. Exclusion Criteria: * Current Smoker * Pregnant, plan to become pregnant or breastfeeding * History of any non-controlled disease states including diabetes, cancer, heart diseases ETC (we need to confirm this with previous protocols) BMI greater than 30 * Currently taking MacuHealth or similar supplements or previous use
Interventions
- OtherLutein, Zeaxanthin, and Meso-Zeaxanthin Supplementation
Lutein, Zeaxanthin, and Meso-Zeaxanthin Supplementation
Location
- Vision SourceKansas City, Missouri