Research Article

The Effects of Lutein and Zeaxanthin Supplementation on Brain Morphology in Older Adults: A Randomized, Controlled Trial

Table 4

Treatment response–change in MPOD concentrations.

M (SD)
PreinterventionPostintervention

Supplement group
 Responder (N = 15)0.4547 (0.1992)0.6947 (0.2329)
 Nonresponder (N = 18)0.5717 (0.1658)0.5111 (0.1705)
Placebo group0.4414 (0.0373)0.4843 (0.0536)
 Responder (N = 7)0.3871 (0.1602)0.5943 (0.1605)
 Nonresponder (N = 7)0.4957 (0.9888)0.3743 (0.1820)
Total sample0.4955 (0.0259)0.5617 (0.0317)
 Responder (N = 22)0.4332 (0.1866)0.6627 (0.2141)
 Nonresponder (N = 25)0.5504 (0.1521)0.4728 (0.1811)

Note: indicates a significant change from pre- to postintervention of .