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lutein::noun | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | xanthophyl, xanthophyll |
| Type of | carotenoid |
Examples of lutein
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Along with kale, spinach has one of the highest sources of lutein, a carotenoid.
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Corn also contains lutein, a nutrient that may help protect your eyes from aging.
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Curly kale contains more than three times more lutein and zeaxanthin than spinach.
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One Eyewise tablet contains the same amount of lutein as 400g cooked broccoli.
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For many years, Kemin had the nutritional lutein market pretty much to itself.
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Kiwis are higher in vitamin C as well as in lutein, important for eye health.
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Eggs also are packed with vitamins A and E, folate, calcium, iron and lutein.
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Peas are starchy, but high in fiber, protein, vitamins, minerals, and lutein.
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Kiwis are known to be rich in lutein, which means they have antioxidant properties.
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- Xanthophyll: yellow carotenoid pigments in plants and animal fats and egg yolks
- Lutein (from Latin luteus meaning "yellow") is a xanthophyll and one of 600 known naturally-occurring carotenoids. Found in green leafy vegetables such as spinach and kale, lutein is employed by organisms as an antioxidant and for blue light absorption. ...
- Member of the carotinoid family of vitamins, similar to beta-carotene, thought to be beneficial to the eyes, helpful in treating diseases such as glaucoma.
- An antioxidant that is found throughout the body, but is concentrated in the macula. Lutein is believed to help protect the eyes from free radical damage caused by the sun's harmful rays.
- A carotenoid phytonutrient with antioxidant properties especially important to eye protection.
- A carotenoid found in fruits and vegetables that is an excellent antioxidant.
- A phytochemical found in kale, spinach and other green leafy vegetables that is beneficial for eyes.
- A yellow carotenoid present in egg yolk and other biological materials, valued as an antioxidant
- Is a carotenoid pigment found in many green vegetables, and is usually derived from marigold flower petals. Researchers have found that adults who consume 6 mg of lutein daily show a significant decrease in their risk of developing macular degeneration of the eyes. ...
