Influence/impact of lutein complex (marigold flower and wolfberry) on visual function with early age-related macular degeneration subjects: A randomized clinical trial

Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is the age-related disease characterized by chronic and progressive degeneration of photoreceptors. The retinoprotective effect of lutein complex (LC) derived from marigold (lutein) and wolfberry (zeaxanthin) was assessed in subjects with early stage AMD (n = 56). Each subject was instructed to take 60 mL of LC beverage for 5 months. Supplementation with LC substantially escalated the concentrations of...