: an orange xanthophyll C40H56O2 occurring in plants, animal fat, egg yolk, and the corpus luteum
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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.
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Samantha Agate, Sacbee.com, 15 June 2026
Other research, such as a 2021 systematic review, linked diets higher in lutein with improved brain function and structure in older adults.
—Kathleen Felton, Time, 9 June 2026
In contrast, farina is richer in calcium, lutein, and zeaxanthin.
—Lana Barhum, Verywell Health, 18 May 2026
Higher levels of lutein have been associated with better cognitive performance, including memory and problem-solving.
—Sarah Garone, Health, 15 Apr. 2026
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Samantha Agate, Sacbee.com, 15 June 2026
Other research, such as a 2021 systematic review, linked diets higher in lutein with improved brain function and structure in older adults.
—Kathleen Felton, Time, 9 June 2026
In contrast, farina is richer in calcium, lutein, and zeaxanthin.
—Lana Barhum, Verywell Health, 18 May 2026
Higher levels of lutein have been associated with better cognitive performance, including memory and problem-solving.
—Sarah Garone, Health, 15 Apr. 2026
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“Lutein.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lutein. Accessed 22 Jun. 2026.
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