lutein

noun

: an orange xanthophyll C40H56O2 occurring in plants, animal fat, egg yolk, and the corpus luteum

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Spinach is packed with the carotenoid antioxidants lutein and zeaxanthin, which support eye health. Jillian Kubala, Health, 6 Nov. 2025 Additionally, pumpkin contains vitamin E, lutein, zeaxanthin, and other antioxidants that help protect against UV damage. Lana Barhum, Verywell Health, 5 Nov. 2025 Each serving delivers omega-3s from algal oil, lutein, zeaxanthin and a gentle 50mg of green tea caffeine for clean, balanced energy. Adam Mills, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Oct. 2025 Researchers found a connection between lutein intake and improvement in brain function for older adults. Renée Onque, CNBC, 30 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for lutein

Word History

First Known Use

1869, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of lutein was in 1869

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“Lutein.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lutein. Accessed 11 Nov. 2025.

Medical Definition

lutein

noun
: 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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