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2. Lutein is the recommended supplement for eye health, but is ...

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   Everything you need to know about supporting your eye health

3. Lutein - Wikipedia

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   Lutein (/ ˈ lj uː t i ɪ n,-t iː n /; [2] from Latin luteus meaning "yellow") is a xanthophyll and one of 600 known naturally occurring carotenoids.Lutein is synthesized only by plants, and like other xanthophylls is found in high quantities in green leafy vegetables such as spinach, kale and yellow carrots.

4. Here’s Exactly What Happens to Your Body if You Eat ... - AOL

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   “The lutein and zeaxanthin in pumpkin can prevent cataracts and age-related macular degeneration to support healthy eyes,” she says. So if you want to keep your eyes healthy as you age ...

5. What is the No. 1 healthiest fall food? A dietitian's top choice

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   As a matter of fact, winter squash has lutein and zeaxanthin, two compounds that have been shown to delay the progression of eye diseases, like age-related macular degeneration (AMD) and cataracts ...

6. Carotenoid - Wikipedia

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   In plants, the xanthophyll lutein is the most abundant carotenoid and its role in preventing age-related eye disease is currently under investigation. [5] Lutein and the other carotenoid pigments found in mature leaves are often not obvious because of the masking presence of chlorophyll. When chlorophyll is not present, as in autumn foliage ...

7. Xanthophyll - Wikipedia

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   For example, the yellow color of chicken egg yolks, fat, and skin comes from ingested xanthophylls—primarily lutein, which is added to chicken feed for this purpose. The yellow color of the macula lutea (literally, yellow spot) in the retina of the human eye results from the presence of lutein and zeaxanthin. Again, both these specific ...