Why carry out this study?

Supplementing L and Z in young adults improves many aspects of vision and cognitive functions

It is not known whether, like in adults and the elderly, an intervention with LZ can actually result in changes in the visual performance and brain function of children

What was learned from the study?

Supplementing preadolescents with LZ gummies increased MPOD, serum L and Z, and BDNF. These changes improved visual and cognitive performance, and reduced eye strain and fatigue in children

The investigational product was safe and well tolerated

The sequalae of positive visual and cognitive effects combined with the ease of this intervention suggests that this type of supplementation might be an additional tool that might help optimize central nervous system development, especially in typically undernourished children