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October 23, 2025International Journal of Complementary & Alternative Medicine

Effect of the selected carotenoids zeaxantin and lutein on human visual processing speed, chromatic color discrimination, and critical flicker fusion frequency threshold

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APAntonio PerezBatangas State University BTBarbara J. TraskInstitute for Systems Biology BJBert H. JacobsonBrigham Young University

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Analysis shows carotenoids improve visual processing speed and color discrimination in healthy young adults, indicating potential benefits for quick visual tasks.

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Critical flicker fusion frequency threshold improved significantly with carotenoid supplementation, suggesting enhanced visual processing.
Carotenoid effects on visual processing speed were observed, with the placebo showing slower times relative to the supplemented groups.
Assessment through computerized tests revealed significant improvements in chromatic color discrimination for lutein and combined supplementation.
These findings support the idea that carotenoids may benefit activities requiring rapid visual reaction and color discrimination, such as sports.

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Perez et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68f9a0eb8ea8f2f37ee94a94 https://doi.org/10.15406/ijcam.2025.18.00742

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Analysis shows carotenoids improve visual processing speed and color discrimination in healthy young adults, indicating potential benefits for quick visual tasks.

Effect of the selected carotenoids zeaxantin and lutein on human visual processing speed, chromatic color discrimination, and critical flicker fusion frequency threshold

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Effect of the selected carotenoids zeaxantin and lutein on human visual processing speed, chromatic color discrimination, and critical flicker fusion frequency threshold

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