Eye-Protecting corn: a new way to prevent blindness?

NCT ID NCT02113254

First seen May 25, 2026 ยท Last updated May 25, 2026

Summary

This study looked at whether eating corn with high levels of zeaxanthin (a natural pigment) could increase the density of the macular pigment in the eye. The macular pigment may help protect against age-related macular degeneration, a leading cause of blindness. The study involved 9 healthy volunteers aged 20-35 who ate the special corn for 10 weeks, and researchers measured changes in their macular pigment density.

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Locations

  • CHU de Bordeaux

    Bordeaux, 33000, France

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