Lutein, alias phytolutein, is a carotenoid, widely available in vegetables, fruits, diabetic patients can be normal intake of lutein-containing foods, there is no not recommended to eat.
Lutein is the main pigment component of the macular area of the retina in the eye, appropriate supplementation of lutein and other carotenoids, can play a role in eye protection, diabetic retinopathy is one of the most common chronic complications in diabetic patients, which can be accompanied by macular degeneration, which can cause severe blindness. Therefore, appropriate intake of foods containing lutein can help delay the degeneration and lesions of the retina in diabetic patients.
While consuming lutein, diabetic patients should pay attention to balanced nutrition to ensure sufficient nutrients, and should conduct regular blood glucose testing.
Diabetic patients should be under the guidance of a doctor’s scientific diet and treatment.