: an orange xanthophyll C40H56O2 occurring in plants, animal fat, egg yolk, and the corpus luteum
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Meanwhile, the antioxidant lutein protects the skin from the glare of tablets and screens.
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Jenny Berg, Vogue, 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 is probably due to their high content of lutein, nitrates, folate, phylloquinone, and alpha-tocopherol.22
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—Roxana Ehsani, Health, 24 Sep. 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
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Jenny Berg, Vogue, 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 is probably due to their high content of lutein, nitrates, folate, phylloquinone, and alpha-tocopherol.22
11.
—Roxana Ehsani, Health, 24 Sep. 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
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“Lutein.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lutein. Accessed 17 Nov. 2024.
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