LAS VEGAS—Elizabeth J. Johnson, Ph.D., will discuss the role of lutein and zeaxanthin isomers, separately and in combination, in promoting healthy vision at an education session titled "Take Another Look at Vision Health" on Wed., Oct. 12 from 8 to 8:50 a.m. in Lido room 3001 as part of SupplySide West, held at the Venetian Sands Plaza & Expo in Las Vegas, Oct. 10 to 14. Session attendees will receive an overview of recently published science supporting the benefits of these carotenoids in eye health.
Lutein and zeaxanthin, recognized eye health ingredients, are potent antioxidants that help protect the eye by fighting off free radical damage caused by environmental stress and filtering out potentially damaging light before it hits the eye..
Johnson's research interests are in the area of nutrition and eye disease prevention, with a specific focus on carotenoids and age- related macular degeneration. Other interests include the role of nutrition and cognition and skin health. She has been involved in numerous clinical and epidemiologic studies and has collaborations with academia, industry and government agencies. Johnson has membership with the International Carotenoid Society and American Society for Nutritional Sciences. Major committee assignments include International Carotenoids Society Steering Committee member, Carotenoid Research Interactive Group and the Macular and Nutrition Group.
