How to Use zeaxanthin in a Sentence
zeaxanthin
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And the lutein and zeaxanthin in the yolk contributes to eye and brain health.
—Sheah Rarback, miamiherald, 11 May 2018
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Lutein and zeaxanthin are the yellow carotenoids found in corn and peppers.
—Janet Colson, Discover Magazine, 13 Aug. 2023
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Good Sources of Lutein Vegetables and fruits are the best sources of lutein and other carotenoids, like zeaxanthin.
—Jillian Kubala, Health, 31 Oct. 2024
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Leafy greens Good-for-you greens like spinach and kale are packed with the antioxidants lutein and zeaxanthin.
—Moira Lawler, Fortune, 13 July 2017
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All these vegetables have high levels of lutein and zeaxanthin, the carotenoids used in the Harvard study.
—Diane Mason, Cincinnati.com, 8 June 2017
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Grapes protect healthy vision The lutein and zeaxanthin in grapes protect the retina and eye lens.
—Cynthia Sass, Mph, Health.com, 25 Oct. 2019
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Zucchini have lutein and zeaxanthin, two carotenoids key to healthy eyes.
—Alice Oglethorpe, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 July 2025
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The vegetable's lutein and zeaxanthin pigments protect the retina and eye lens.
—Cynthia Sass, Mph, Rd, Health, 9 Mar. 2023
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These include lutein and zeaxanthin, which are found in foods like spinach, kale, and eggs, and may reduce your risk of chronic eye diseases.
—Korin Miller, SELF, 1 Apr. 2018
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Protects Your Eyes Two pigments found in grapes, lutein and zeaxanthin, protect eye health.
—Cynthia Sass, Mph, Health, 24 Dec. 2023
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In the study, researchers gave supplements of two carotenoids – lutein and zeaxanthin – to rhesus monkeys.
—Diane Mason, Cincinnati.com, 8 June 2017
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Yellow corn has some vitamin C, as well as beta-carotene, lutein and zeaxanthin.
—Darlene Zimmerman, Detroit Free Press, 3 Sep. 2017
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Two carotenoids found in eggs, lutein and zeaxanthin, play a role in maintaining eye health, and research shows that lutein may impact cognition in both children and adults.
—Caroline Walder, Good Housekeeping, 1 Mar. 2018
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Like other dark, leafy green vegetables, beet greens contain nitrates and are high in beta-carotene, lutein, and zeaxanthin.
—Lauren Panoff, Verywell Health, 30 May 2025
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Corn happens to be an excellent source of the carotenoids lutein and zeaxanthin, which research finds are critical to maintaining eye health.
—NBC News, 6 June 2017
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Asparagus is a good source of two antioxidants called lutein and zeaxanthin, which help support the part of your eye’s retina called the macula.
—Caroline Hopkins Legaspi, New York Times, 14 Apr. 2025
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Take vitamins C and E as well as zinc, copper, lutein and zeaxanthin supplements.
—By Samantha J. Gross, miamiherald, 13 Aug. 2017
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Lutein and Zeaxanthin Lutein and zeaxanthin are carotenoids, pigments that give fruits and vegetables bright colors.
—Discover Magazine, 30 June 2023
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Lutein and Zeaxanthin Lutein and zeaxanthin are both types of carotenoids related to beta carotene and vitamin A.
—Melissa Nieves, Verywell Health, 11 Feb. 2025
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Based on these new findings, food sources of lycopene, zeaxanthin, lutein, and alpha-tocopherol (vitamin E) should have a place on your plate to support your brain health.
—Lauren Manaker Ms, Rdn, Health, 28 Aug. 2023
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Almonds are the richest in vitamin E, and pistachios have lutein and zeaxanthin, carotenoids important for eye health.
—SELF, 8 Aug. 2019
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There are some instances when supplemental lutein and zeaxanthin is in order.
—Daphne Miller, Washington Post, 23 Sep. 2019
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Spinach is exceptionally rich in three carotenoids: beta-carotene, lutein, and zeaxanthin.
—Darlene Zimmerman, Detroit Free Press, 14 June 2019
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The antioxidants lutein and zeaxanthin found in carrots also enhance eye health.
—Cynthia Sass, Mph, Rd, Health, 30 June 2023
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The tiny green flesh is filled with vitamin B6, vitamin E, folic acid, and minerals such as potassium, magnesium, iron, and zinc, as well as lutein and zeaxanthin, which are key for eye health.
—Alessandra Signorelli, Vogue, 30 Dec. 2024
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Protect against vision loss: Just one cup of kale has more than your whole day's worth of the carotenoids lutein, zeaxanthin, and beta-carotene, which help shield ocular tissues from harmful UV damage and may reduce your risk of cataracts.
—Jaclyn London, Ms, Rd, Cdn, Good Housekeeping, 17 Dec. 2018
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Spinach is concentrated in the carotenoid antioxidants lutein and zeaxanthin, which support eye health.
—Jillian Kubala, Health, 25 Mar. 2025
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The vegetable also contains compounds like beta-carotene, lutein and zeaxanthin, which support heart health and improve blood vessel function.
—Angelica Stabile, Fox News, 12 Nov. 2024
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Eat Colorfully Leafy greens are great sources of lutein and zeaxanthin, two antioxidants that help protect vision.
—Barbara Brody, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Apr. 2020
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Spinach and kale also contain lutein and zeaxanthin, two antioxidants that benefit eye health.
—Clare Mulroy, USA TODAY, 28 Apr. 2024
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