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zeaxanthin

zeaxanthin

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A yellow pigment in plants like corn that helps keep eyes healthy
  • noun
  • /ziˈæksənˌθɪn/
  • Specialized
translation icon : zeaxantina
  • Thus, an increase in f/v high in lutein/zeaxanthin would result in further protection and prevention of ARMD.
  • zeaxanthin content
  • zeaxanthin intake
  • zeaxanthin consumption

You can see why it's hard to pronounce ZEAXANTHIN and the other one is ASTAXANTHIN.

Examples

  • Additional benefits of lutein/zeaxanthin consumption from f/v intake go beyond protection of eye health.

    Academic text (2008)
  • There have been many epidemiological studies on the association between lutein and zeaxanthin (L and Z) and ARMD.

    Academic text (2008)
  • Total mean lutein/zeaxanthin content was only calculated for fruits and vegetables.

    Academic text (2008)
  • The concentration of lutein and zeaxanthin found in fruits and vegetables is attributed to the color of the fruit or vegetable.

    Academic text (2008)
  • There were no statistical differences in food consumption and lutein/zeaxanthin intakes between ethnic, age, and gender groups in this study.

    Academic text (2008)
  • Most of these metabolites are oxidized forms of lutein and its alter ego, zeaxanthin, which is in foods in much lower concentrations.

    Academic text (1996)
  • Macular pigment (MP) density is ultimately dependent on dietary intake of lutein and zeaxanthin.

    Academic text (2008)
  • Egg yolks are also rich in zeaxanthin, an antioxidant that helps maintain eye health.

  • Spinach and other dark green leafy vegetables contain zeaxanthin, which helps protect your eyes.

  • Zucchini is a good source of zeaxanthin, an important carotenoid for healthy vision.

Surface Forms

zeaxanthin singular
zeaxanthins plural

Etymology

Zeaxanthin comes from Zea, a name for 'corn', and xanthin, from a Greek word meaning 'yellow'. That's why zeaxanthin is the name for the yellow pigment found in corn and leafy greens and explains its link to eye health.