PURE 3R-3'R-STEREOISOMER OF ZEAXANTHIN FOR TREATING YELLOW SPOT DEGENERATION IN PEOPLE

摘要

FIELD: medicine, ophthalmology. SUBSTANCE: it is suggested new medicinal product (and composition on its basis) and new food additive for treating yellow spot degeneration in people. The product is a pure 3R-3'R-stereoisomer of zeaxanthin. This product is more reliable in comparison to beta-carotene or the mixture of lutein and zeaxanthin to provide retinal tissue against phototoxic damage. The innovation expands the quantity of preparations of mentioned indication. EFFECT: higher efficiency. 21 cl, 9 ex, 2 tbl