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Increased consumption of _______ increases phytochemicals that are associated with a lower incidence and slower progression of age-related macular degeneration.

A. isoflavones
B. dithiolethiones
C. lignans
D. lutein
E. zeaxanthin

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User Tomohiro
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Increased consumption of lutein & zeaxanthin increases phytochemicals that are associated with a lower incidence and slower progression of age-related macular degeneration.

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User James Milani
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Answer:

Lutein and zeaxanthin

Step-by-step explanation:

Lutein and zeaxanthin gotten from the diet work by being taken up into the macula of the eye, there they absorb up to 90% of blue light and help in the maintaintenance of optimal visual function and prevents or lowers age related macular degeneration.

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