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What does lutein mean?

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  1. (organic chemistry) A yellow carotenoid pigment, widely distributed in both plants and animals.
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For example, lutein and zeaxantin are accumulated in retina and protect our eyesight from harmful influence of sunbeams.
Mangoes are rich in the nutrients lutein and zeaxanthin that appear to help preserve our eyesight as we age.
For example, lutein and zeaxanthin are the major pigments of the yellow spot in the human retina.
People with lower levels of lutein present in their blood, however, did experience carotid artery thickening.
Large amounts of the two xanthophylls, lutein and zeaxanthin, are accumulated in the yellow spot of the human retina.
Salad leaves are rich in a range of nutrients including fibre, folate and so-called carotenoids such as alphacarotene, lutein and zeaxanthin.

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