[visionlist] Nutrition for eyes and brain: The role of macular pigment in health – Current Topics in VIsual and Circadian Neuroscience Special Seminar (Thursday, 12 September 2024, 1600 CEST)

[Manuel Spitschan]

The Assistant Professorship of Chronobiology & Health at the Technical University of Munich (Prof. Dr. Manuel Spitschan) is hosting a special seminar within the "Current Topics in VIsual and Circadian Neuroscience" series via Zoom.

 

Nutrition for eyes and brain: The role of macular pigment in health

Dr. Kwadwo Owusu Akuffo (KNUST), https://webapps.knust.edu.gh/staff/dirsearch/profile/summary/9c476f70f179.html

 

Date: Thursday, 12 September 2024

Time: 1600-1700 CEST

Location: Zoom

 

Abstract:

Lutein (L), zeaxanthin (Z) and meso-zeaxanthin (MZ) are concentrated in the human macula, where they are collectively known as macular pigment (MP). This yellow pigment (MP, which is of dietary origin) has been shown to contribute to protection against ocular disease by its optical (blue light filtration) and biochemical (antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and neuroprotective) properties. Furthermore, augmentation of MP with supplemental macular carotenoids has been shown to improve different measures of cognition in healthy persons and patients with Alzheimer's disease. This talk will address the role of nutrition in preventing retinal disease and optimizing visual/cognitive function. 

 

Registration is mandatory: https://tum-conf.zoom-x.de/meeting/register/u5wtcuqgrjssEtWY_hsncXN3XQW-PxPm6yxC

 

Support for this talk is provided by the TUM Global Incentive Fund.

 

 

 

Manuel Spitschan PhD

 

Assistant Professor for Chronobiology and Health

Technical University of Munich
TUM School of Medicine and Health

TUM-IAS Fellow

Telephone: +49 (89) 289 24544

manuel.spitschan at tum.de

https://www.sg.tum.de/en/chronobiology/home/

 

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Max Planck Research Group Leader

Max Planck Institute for Biological Cybernetics

Max Planck Research Group Translational Sensory & Circadian Neuroscience

manuel.spitschan at tuebingen.mpg.de

https://www.kyb.tuebingen.mpg.de/614159/translational-sensory-and-circadian-neuroscience

 

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