METHODS OF TREATING, PREVENTING OR AMELIORATING DEPRESSION OR ANXIETY WITH CAROTENOIDS

摘要

The present invention relates to the use of one or more carotenoids for treating, preventing and/or ameliorating depression and/or anxiety in a woman. In an embodiment, the woman is at a stage of pregnancy. In an embodiment, the one or more carotenoids are selected from the group consisting of lutein, zeaxanthin, β-cryptoxanthin, lycopene, α-carotene and β-carotene.