lutein

noun

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

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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 Spinach is concentrated in the carotenoid antioxidants lutein and zeaxanthin, which support eye health. Jillian Kubala, Health, 25 Mar. 2025 Eggs are loaded with lutein and zeaxanthin—antioxidants essential for your eye health. Lana Barhum, Verywell Health, 12 Mar. 2025 Support Eye Health Raspberries contain important nutrients called lutein and zeaxanthin that help keep your eyes healthy. Julie Marks, Verywell Health, 12 Mar. 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 29 Apr. 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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