lutein

noun

lu·​tein ˈlü-tē-ən How to pronounce lutein (audio) ˈlü-ˌtēn How to pronounce lutein (audio)
: an orange xanthophyll C40H56O2 occurring in plants, animal fat, egg yolk, and the corpus luteum

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Eating papaya often can support eye health with its nutrients lycopene, lutein, and zeaxanthin. — Jamie Johnson, Verywell Health, 5 Aug. 2026 Universally beloved, eggs are packed with nutrients such as protein, minerals, and choline, which are good for the brain, as well as antioxidants like lutein and zeaxanthin, which are beneficial for eye health. — Alessandra Signorelli, Vogue, 23 July 2026 Baik says to load up on leafy greens, egg yolks and yellow and orange bell peppers because these foods contain lutein and zeaxanthin, two key antioxidants that support vision. — Helen Carefoot, Flow Space, 22 July 2026 The American Academy of Ophthalmology recommends a nutritious diet for eye health that includes orange vegetables and fruits with vitamin A, produce rich in vitamin C and vitamin E, leafy greens with lutein and zeaxanthin and beans for zinc. — Samantha Agate, Sacbee.com, 24 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for lutein

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1869, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of lutein was in 1869

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lutein

noun
lu·​tein ˈlüt-ē-ən How to pronounce lutein (audio) ˈlü-ˌtēn How to pronounce lutein (audio)
: an orange xanthophyll C40H56O2 occurring in plants usually with carotenes and chlorophylls and in animal fat, egg yolk, and the corpus luteum
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