NOUN
- yellow carotenoid (isomeric with lutein and occurs widely with it) that is the main pigment in yellow Indian corn
How To Use zeaxanthin In A Sentence
- Salad leaves are rich in a range of nutrients including fibre, folate and so-called carotenoids such as alphacarotene, lutein and zeaxanthin.
- The yellow pigments zeaxanthin and lutein in sweetcorn, which are not destroyed by the canning process, have been linked to reducing the risk of age-related blindness.
- In addition, a 2006 study found that the pigments that contribute to the color of the egg yolk, called lutein and zeaxanthin, increased skin hydration 38 percent when taken as a daily 10 mg supplement. The Truth About Beauty
- Light dependence of zeaxanthin formation in hypocotyl and mesophyll chloroplasts of Arabidopsis seedlings
- Lutein is found in spinach, leeks, peas, kiwi fruits, black grapes and romaine lettuce, while rich sources of zeaxanthin include sweetcorn, red peppers, nectarines, papaya and honeydew melon.
- Salad leaves are rich in a range of nutrients including fibre, folate and so-called carotenoids such as alphacarotene, lutein and zeaxanthin.
- Fiber, vitamin A, and the antioxidants, lutein and zeaxanthin, add to the heart - healthy profile.
- Lutein & Zeaxanthin can reduce the oxidation of LDL cholesterol reducing the risk of artery clogging.
- Computer Eye Strain Formula, a daily supplement sold by EyeScience Labs LLC of Columbus, Ohio, contains astaxanthin, lutein and zeaxanthin, which are carotenoid antioxidants in the same family as those found in carrots. Tired Eyes? A Look at 4 Remedies
- Cataract patients also tend to be deficient in vitamin A and the carotenes, lutein and zeaxanthin.