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Lutein and zeaxanthin are carotenoids which are deposited in the macula and protect against Age Related Macular Degeneration. This 18 week study consisted of Phases 1 and 3 of 4 week duration where subjects refrained from eating eggs. Phases 2 and 4 of 5 week duration consisted of...

Choline is a dietary component essential for normal function of all cells. It, or its metabolites, assures the structural integrity and signaling functions of cell membranes; it is the major source of methyl-groups in the diet (one of choline's metabolites, betaine, participates in the...

Objective To investigate and quantify the potential dose-response association between egg consumption and risk of coronary heart disease and stroke. Design Dose-response meta-analysis of prospective cohort studies. Data sources PubMed and Embase prior to June 2012 and references of...

Background The range of protein intakes for optimizing bone health among premenopausal women is unclear. Protein is a major constituent of bone, but acidic amino acids may promote bone resorption. Objective The objective was to examine cross-sectional and longitudinal associations between...

The American Heart Association (AHA) and the National Cholesterol Education Program (NCEP) recommend restricting egg consumption based on the hypothesis that egg intake will result in an increase in blood cholesterol levels, which, in turn, is associated with increased cardiovascular...

The carotenoid xanthophylls, lutein and zeaxanthin, accumulate in the eye lens and macular region of the retina. Lutein and zeaxanthin concentrations in the macula are greater than those found in plasma and other tissues. A relationship between macular pigment optical density, a marker of...

Shin Y J ,Xun P ,Nakamura Y ,15 May 2013 ,Egg consumption in relation to risk of cardiovascular disease and diabetes: a systematic review and meta-analysis , The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition ,doi: 10.3945/ajcn.112.051318 Abstract: Background: The associations of egg consumption...