How to Use zeaxanthin in a Sentence
zeaxanthin
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And the lutein and zeaxanthin in the yolk contributes to eye and brain health.
—Sheah Rarback, miamiherald, 11 May 2018
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Lutein and zeaxanthin are the yellow carotenoids found in corn and peppers.
—Janet Colson, Discover Magazine, 13 Aug. 2023
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Leafy greens Good-for-you greens like spinach and kale are packed with the antioxidants lutein and zeaxanthin.
—Moira Lawler, Fortune, 13 July 2017
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All these vegetables have high levels of lutein and zeaxanthin, the carotenoids used in the Harvard study.
—Diane Mason, Cincinnati.com, 8 June 2017
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Grapes protect healthy vision The lutein and zeaxanthin in grapes protect the retina and eye lens.
—Cynthia Sass, Mph, Health.com, 25 Oct. 2019
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The vegetable's lutein and zeaxanthin pigments protect the retina and eye lens.
—Cynthia Sass, Mph, Rd, Health, 9 Mar. 2023
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These include lutein and zeaxanthin, which are found in foods like spinach, kale, and eggs, and may reduce your risk of chronic eye diseases.
—Korin Miller, SELF, 1 Apr. 2018
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In the study, researchers gave supplements of two carotenoids – lutein and zeaxanthin – to rhesus monkeys.
—Diane Mason, Cincinnati.com, 8 June 2017
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Yellow corn has some vitamin C, as well as beta-carotene, lutein and zeaxanthin.
—Darlene Zimmerman, Detroit Free Press, 3 Sep. 2017
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Two carotenoids found in eggs, lutein and zeaxanthin, play a role in maintaining eye health, and research shows that lutein may impact cognition in both children and adults.
—Caroline Walder, Good Housekeeping, 1 Mar. 2018
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Corn happens to be an excellent source of the carotenoids lutein and zeaxanthin, which research finds are critical to maintaining eye health.
—NBC News, 6 June 2017
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Take vitamins C and E as well as zinc, copper, lutein and zeaxanthin supplements.
—By Samantha J. Gross, miamiherald, 13 Aug. 2017
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Lutein and Zeaxanthin Lutein and zeaxanthin are carotenoids, pigments that give fruits and vegetables bright colors.
—Discover Magazine, 30 June 2023
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Almonds are the richest in vitamin E, and pistachios have lutein and zeaxanthin, carotenoids important for eye health.
—SELF, 8 Aug. 2019
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There are some instances when supplemental lutein and zeaxanthin is in order.
—Daphne Miller, Washington Post, 23 Sep. 2019
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Spinach is exceptionally rich in three carotenoids: beta-carotene, lutein, and zeaxanthin.
—Darlene Zimmerman, Detroit Free Press, 14 June 2019
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The antioxidants lutein and zeaxanthin found in carrots also enhance eye health.
—Cynthia Sass, Mph, Rd, Health, 30 June 2023
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Protect against vision loss: Just one cup of kale has more than your whole day's worth of the carotenoids lutein, zeaxanthin, and beta-carotene, which help shield ocular tissues from harmful UV damage and may reduce your risk of cataracts.
—Jaclyn London, Ms, Rd, Cdn, Good Housekeeping, 17 Dec. 2018
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Eat Colorfully Leafy greens are great sources of lutein and zeaxanthin, two antioxidants that help protect vision.
—Barbara Brody, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Apr. 2020
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Packed with vitamins C and K, folate, potassium and fiber, spinach is also an exceptionally rich source of three carotenoids — beta-carotene, lutein, and zeaxanthin.
—Darlene Zimmerman, Detroit Free Press, 21 Dec. 2019
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That's because of two important antioxidants that are not naturally produced in the body: lutein and zeaxanthin.
—Sandee Lamotte, CNN, 14 Apr. 2020
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Corn contains certain antioxidants, such as lutein and zeaxanthin, which are beneficial for eye health.
—Delaney Nothaft, USA TODAY, 28 June 2023
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Raw eggs are slightly higher in B vitamins (like vitamin B6 and folate), vitamin E, the mineral choline, and the antioxidants lutein and zeaxanthin.
—Marygrace Taylor, Fox News, 12 July 2017
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Results indicated that the supplements were successful in increasing retinal levels of both lutein and zeaxanthin.
—Diane Mason, Cincinnati.com, 8 June 2017
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