zeaxanthin

noun

ze·​a·​xan·​thin ˌzē-ə-ˈzan-thən 

: a yellow crystalline carotenoid alcohol C₄₀H₅₆O₂ that is isomeric with lutein and occurs especially in fruits and vegetables (such as kiwifruit and spinach) and egg yolks

Examples of zeaxanthin in a Sentence

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The group that ate more produce saw: A 35% increase in vitamin C A 15% increase in folate A 70% increase in beta carotene A 70% increase in lutein and zeaxanthin These nutrients help protect your body by fighting free radicals. —Jillian Kubala, Rd, Health, 3 Dec. 2024

Good Sources of Lutein Vegetables and fruits are the best sources of lutein and other carotenoids, like zeaxanthin. —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

Word History

Etymology

International Scientific Vocabulary zea- (from New Latin Zea) + xanthin carotenoid pigment, from xanth- + ¹-in

First Known Use

1929, in the meaning defined above

Medical Definition

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