19 Jun 2014 Blackmores Institute Lactating mums taking carotenoid may enhance bubs eye health 19 Jun 2014 Share Share on LinkedIn Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Google+ Share on Pinterest News Mums who take carotenoid supplements such as lutein with zeaxanthin while breastfeeding are potentially giving their baby's eye health a boost, new research suggests. The findings, published in the Journal of Nutrition (1), show that lactating women who took the carotenoids had significantly higher levels in their breast milk than those who received the placebo. × To continue reading this article, please Log In or Sign Up for access.