Lutein supplementation for children in the first years of life

According to a scientific report by PSG-TS Elizabeth Jean Mayer Nutrition Research Institute, USA, it was discovered that Lutein is not only most concentrated in the macula of the eye but also accounts for 66 - 77% of the carotenoids that form the brain structure, especially present in high concentrations in 4 brain regions related to language, memory, hearing and vision functions of children.

Mothers need to supplement Lutein for children in the first years of life - Photo: Shutterstock

Lutein helps children enhance their ability to think, learn and remember.

Dr. Elizabeth’s clinical trials showed that older adults who ate more foods rich in Lutein had higher cognitive abilities than those who did not. The results of the study showed that people with higher levels of Lutein in their brains and eyes had better language, learning, memory, etc. abilities. This shows that Lutein not only plays a key role in the eyes, but also enhances cognitive abilities throughout adulthood and development.

Studies on infants and young children also show the superiority of Lutein content among the carotenoids present in the brain, accounting for 59%. Thereby, we can see that Lutein not only helps children have bright, healthy eyes but also has a positive impact on children's cognitive functions, learning and memory.

Supplement Lutein for your baby, invest in the future

If there is a lack of Lutein, the child's visual development will not be optimal, the retina of the child's eyes is also vulnerable due to the lack of essential Carotenoid pigments, leading to a decrease in the ability to receive information through the eyes. In addition, Lutein is highly concentrated in the brain areas of hearing, vision, language and memory, and is more likely to have a positive impact on these brain areas and their functions in the early years of life. Increasing Lutein for children also means enhancing their vision and ability to think, learn and remember.

Dr. Elizabeth also pointed out the differences between breastfed babies and those who are not breastfed, because breast milk is the optimal source of Lutein for infants. When studying brain structure, scientists also found that these babies had higher concentrations of Lutein in their plasma and brain. Therefore, there are now some brands of milk for children on the market that have added Lutein to provide the necessary amount of Lutein to support brain and vision development for children.

The human body cannot synthesize Lutein on its own and must be supplemented from daily foods. When the baby is young, Lutein comes from breast milk. However, the amount of Lutein in breast milk will gradually decrease in the first month, although the amount of Lutein absorbed into the mother's body does not change. Therefore, the baby needs to be supplemented with Lutein through dark green vegetables and fruits such as epina leaves, squash, lettuce, red bell peppers, kiwi, oranges, apples, avocados, pears... and other alternative foods such as baby cereal or formula milk containing Lutein.

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