zeaxanthin
noun
ze·a·xan·thin
ˌzē-ə-ˈzan-thən 
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Good Sources of Lutein Vegetables and fruits are the best sources of lutein and other carotenoids, like zeaxanthin.
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Jillian Kubala, Health, 31 Oct. 2024
All forms of corn (e.g., cornmeal, cornstarch) contain antioxidants like lutein and zeaxanthin, which protect against the blue light emitted from devices like phones and laptop screens.5
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—Melissa Nieves, Verywell Health, 21 Oct. 2024
This hydrating snack contains 28 mcg of vitamin A and other eye-healthy compounds, including lycopene, lutein, zeaxanthin, and beta-carotene.
—Lauren O'Connor, Ms, Health, 2 Sep. 2024
Research shows that lutein and zeaxanthin, as antioxidants, may promote eye health by reducing oxidative stress in the eye tissues and absorbing blue light.
—Jamie Johnson, Verywell Health, 15 Aug. 2024
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Jillian Kubala, Health, 31 Oct. 2024
All forms of corn (e.g., cornmeal, cornstarch) contain antioxidants like lutein and zeaxanthin, which protect against the blue light emitted from devices like phones and laptop screens.5
3.
—Melissa Nieves, Verywell Health, 21 Oct. 2024
This hydrating snack contains 28 mcg of vitamin A and other eye-healthy compounds, including lycopene, lutein, zeaxanthin, and beta-carotene.
—Lauren O'Connor, Ms, Health, 2 Sep. 2024
Research shows that lutein and zeaxanthin, as antioxidants, may promote eye health by reducing oxidative stress in the eye tissues and absorbing blue light.
—Jamie Johnson, Verywell Health, 15 Aug. 2024
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zeaxanthin
noun
ze·a·xan·thin
ˌzē-ə-ˈzan-thən
: a yellow crystalline carotenoid alcohol C40H56O2 that is isomeric with lutein and occurs widely with it and that is the chief pigment of yellow Indian corn
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