lutein

noun

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

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These compounds, called lutein and zeaxanthin, are found in foods like mangos, egg yolks, corn, and green-leafy vegetables and are also components of the AREDS2 eye supplement. Mira Miller, Verywell Health, 8 Dec. 2025 However, spinach is generally higher in vitamins, minerals, and certain antioxidants, like lutein and zeaxanthin. Jillian Kubala, Health, 24 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

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First Known Use

1869, in the meaning defined above

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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 15 Dec. 2025.

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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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