Fortifying fermented milk with lutein may be a suitable vehicle to
boost intakes of the compound, according to a new study from Spain.
The fortified milk product could raise blood levels of lutein to the top
end of the reference ranges in the US and European populations,
according to results of a human study published in the Journal of
Nutritional Biochemistry.
Researchers from Madrid’s Hospital Universitario Puerta de Hierro report that these raised blood levels are relevant for different health benefits, including eye health.
“The present results support the suitability of fermented milk as a
carrier of lutein esters and the efficacy of this food-based approach to
improve the status of lutein in control subjects,” wrote lead author
Fernando Granado-Lorencio.
“Overall, the present approach and the information provided may be
relevant in the design and evaluation of the nutritional and health
effects of novel, potentially functional, food products.”
“Our results show that the regular consumption of lutein ester-fortified
fermented milk, at the level of fortification and consumption used (ca.
4–8 mg/day), may increase the serum levels of lutein above the 90
percentile of the reference ranges in the US and European populations
(greater than 0.50 micromoles/L),” wrote the researchers.
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By Stephen Daniells, 09-Feb-2009
Category: Productos
Source: Nutraingredients.com