From neuro-pigments to neural efficiency: The relationship between retinal carotenoids and behavioral and neuroelectric indices of cognitive control in childhood

Walk, Anne M.; Khan, Naiman A.; Barnett, Sasha M.; Raine, Lauren B.; Kramer, Arthur F.; Cohen, Neal J.; Moulton, Christopher J.; Renzi-Hammond, Lisa; Hillman, Charles H.

doi:10.1016/j.ijpsycho.2017.05.005

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“…Additionally, proper visual development is crucial for optimal cognitive development of infant [ 18 , 151 , 152 ]. Besides, retinal lutein concentration is related to brain lutein concentration in primates [ 153 ], humans [ 154 ], as well as to cognitive performance in children and elderly [ 155 , 156 ].…”

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Health Effects of Carotenoids during Pregnancy and Lactation

Zielińska

Wesołowska

Pawlus³

et al. 2017

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Adequate nutrition is particularly important during pregnancy since it is needed not only for maintaining the health of the mother, but also determines the course of pregnancy and its outcome, fetus development as well as the child’s health after birth and during the later period of life. Data coming from epidemiological and interventions studies support the observation that carotenoids intake provide positive health effects in adults and the elderly population. These health effects are the result of their antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. Recent studies have also demonstrated the significant role of carotenoids during pregnancy and infancy. Some studies indicate a correlation between carotenoid status and lower risk of pregnancy pathologies induced by intensified oxidative stress, but results of these investigations are equivocal. Carotenoids have been well studied in relation to their beneficial role in the prevention of preeclampsia. It is currently hypothesized that carotenoids can play an important role in the prevention of preterm birth and intrauterine growth restriction. Carotenoid status in the newborn depends on the nutritional status of the mother, but little is known about the transfer of carotenoids from the mother to the fetus. Carotenoids are among the few nutrients found in breast milk, in which the levels are determined by the mother’s diet. Nutritional status of the newborn directly depends on its diet. Both mix feeding and artificial feeding may cause depletion of carotenoids since infant formulas contain only trace amounts of these compounds. Carotenoids, particularly lutein and zeaxanthin play a significant role in the development of vision and nervous system (among others, they are important for the development of retina as well as energy metabolism and brain electrical activity). Furthermore, more scientific evidence is emerging on the role of carotenoids in the prevention of disorders affecting preterm infants, who are susceptible to oxidative stress, particularly retinopathy of prematurity.

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Section: Carotenoids and Infant Health And Developmentmentioning

confidence: 99%

Health Effects of Carotenoids during Pregnancy and Lactation

Zielińska

Wesołowska

Pawlus³

et al. 2017

Nutrients

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“…Macular pigment is widely believed to protect macular photoreceptors from short-wavelength blue light and oxidative damage (1,4). Recent research has increasingly implied that lutein and zeaxanthin play a role in cognitive function in adults (5)(6)(7)(8)(9), and more recently in children (10,11). Both infant and adult human brain contains lutein and zeaxanthin at higher levels than those observed for other carotenoids found in human plasma (8,12).…”

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Milk and Plasma Lutein and Zeaxanthin Concentrations in Chinese Breast-Feeding Mother–Infant Dyads With Healthy Maternal Fruit and Vegetable Intake*

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Berde

et al. 2018

Journal of the American College of Nutrition

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“…Similarly, better cognitive performance and neural efficiency were observed in children with higher MPOD [ 111 ]. Lutein and zeaxanthin seem to play an important role in pre-natal and post-natal development, as suggested by their presence in cord blood and incipient macula in human fetuses [ 8 ].…”

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A Brief Overview of Dietary Zeaxanthin Occurrence and Bioaccessibility

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As it exhibits no provitamin A activity, the dietary intake of zeaxanthin is not considered essential. However, its contribution to ocular health has long been acknowledged. Numerous publications emphasize the importance of zeaxanthin alongside lutein in ocular diseases such as cataracts and age-related macular degeneration which constitute an important health concern, especially among the elderly. Considering that the average dietary ratio of lutein to zeaxanthin favors the first, more bioaccessible food sources of zeaxanthin that can hinder the development and progression of the above-mentioned disorders are of great interest. In this paper, a brief overview of the more recent state of knowledge as regards dietary sources together with their respective zeaxanthin bioaccessibility assessed through a standardized in vitro digestion method was provided.

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From neuro-pigments to neural efficiency: The relationship between retinal carotenoids and behavioral and neuroelectric indices of cognitive control in childhood

Cited by 54 publications

References 85 publications

Health Effects of Carotenoids during Pregnancy and Lactation

Health Effects of Carotenoids during Pregnancy and Lactation

Milk and Plasma Lutein and Zeaxanthin Concentrations in Chinese Breast-Feeding Mother–Infant Dyads With Healthy Maternal Fruit and Vegetable Intake*

A Brief Overview of Dietary Zeaxanthin Occurrence and Bioaccessibility

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