 Patients who have had intestinal resection may experience reduced absorption of fat soluble nutrients such as carotenoids, which can lead to poor eye health. This study looked at the differences in serum levels of lutein, sexanthin, beta-carotene, and macular pigment optical density between patients with intestinal resection and healthy controls. The results showed that patients with intestinal resection had significantly lower levels of all four nutrients than those without resection. Additionally, the researchers found that the difference was not explained by dietary intake or other factors. These findings suggest that patients with intestinal resection should be considered for macular carotenoid supplementation trials. This article was authored by Jane Enorixen, August P. Pram, Mads Kruger-Fork and others.