Lutein is an organic pigment that belongs to the carotenoid family, closely related to beta-carotene and vitamin A. Commonly called the "eye vitamin," lutein is made by plants. It's present in large amounts in the macula area of the eye, which plays a crucial role in vision.
These essential nutrients can improve eye health and reduce the risk of macular degeneration. Research shows that this antioxidant plays a key role in maintaining vision and supporting eye health. Lutein also has anti-inflammatory properties.
Lutein is known to support the improvement or prevention of age-related macular degeneration and cataracts, which are leading causes of blindness and vision impairment.
Lutein can help protect the retina from phototoxic light damage.
Food sources rich in Lutein include:
- Berries
- Broccoli
- Papaya
- Peaches
- Mangoes
- Egg yolks
- Kales
- Spinach
- Peas
- Corn
- Bell peppers
- Pistachios
Sources:
www.aarp.org
www.healthcentral.com
www.webmd.com
www.pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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