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Schweitzer, D., Jentsch, S., Böhm, V. et al. Supplementation mit Lutein und Zeaxanthin – ein möglicher Schutz vor altersbedingter Makuladegeneration. Spektrum Augenheilkd. 24, 242–247 (2010). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00717-010-0424-8
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