: an orange xanthophyll C40H56O2 occurring in plants, animal fat, egg yolk, and the corpus luteum
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However, spinach is generally higher in vitamins, minerals, and certain antioxidants, like lutein and zeaxanthin.
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Jillian Kubala, Health, 7 July 2025
Researchers found that people with higher blood levels of lutein and zeaxanthin—both present in cooked tomatoes—had lower rates of dementia.4
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—Andrea Michelson, Verywell Health, 30 June 2025
Eye Health Improves Apricots are a good source of vitamins C and E, plus lutein and zeaxanthin.
—Ann Pietrangelo, Verywell Health, 16 June 2025
For example, nutrients such as vitamins C and E, carotenoids (lutein, zeaxanthin, beta-carotene),14 zinc, and omega-3 fatty acids are important in vision due to their anti-inflammatory and antioxidant functions.15
Kale contains a variety of these nutrients.
—Barbie Cervoni, Verywell Health, 11 June 2025
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Jillian Kubala, Health, 7 July 2025
Researchers found that people with higher blood levels of lutein and zeaxanthin—both present in cooked tomatoes—had lower rates of dementia.4
4.
—Andrea Michelson, Verywell Health, 30 June 2025
Eye Health Improves Apricots are a good source of vitamins C and E, plus lutein and zeaxanthin.
—Ann Pietrangelo, Verywell Health, 16 June 2025
For example, nutrients such as vitamins C and E, carotenoids (lutein, zeaxanthin, beta-carotene),14 zinc, and omega-3 fatty acids are important in vision due to their anti-inflammatory and antioxidant functions.15
Kale contains a variety of these nutrients.
—Barbie Cervoni, Verywell Health, 11 June 2025
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“Lutein.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lutein. Accessed 22 Jul. 2025.
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