Product references — Zeaxanthin

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Bone, R., et al. 2007. Macular pigment response to a supplement containing meso-zeaxanthin, lutein and zeaxanthin. Nutr. Metab. (Lond.), 4 (1), 12. URL: http://www.nutritionandmetabolism.com/content/4/1/12 (accessed 12.21.2008).

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