zeaxanthin
IPA: zˈiksˈænθɪn
noun
- (organic chemistry) A yellow crystalline carotenoid alcohol that occurs widely with lutein, with which it is isomeric, and is the chief pigment of maize
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Examples of "zeaxanthin" in Sentences
- Lutein and zeaxanthin reduce the risk of AMD.
- Kiwifruit is a natural source of lutein and zeaxanthin.
- As a food additive, zeaxanthin is a food dye with E number E161h.
- Picrocrocin is a degradation product of the carotenoid zeaxanthin.
- Taking a lutein zeaxanthin supplement had no apparent effect on it.
- Zeaxanthin is one of the most common carotenoid alcohols found in nature.
- Zeaxanthin is one of the two carotenoids contained within the retina of the eye.
- The new method is said to significantly increase levels of core components, such as zeaxanthin, carotenoids, iron and vitamin B-12.
- Carotenoids: beta carotene, alpha carotene, zeaxanthin shown to inhibit the growth of prostate, breast and head and neck (oral) cancers.
- The Lewin Group also analyzed the economic effects of lutein and zeaxanthin -- carotenoids that are found in yellow and orange vegetables.
- The multivitamin should contain mixed carotenoids, which include lutein and zeaxanthin as part of their mix, as well as at least 400 mcg of folate and a mixed B-complex vitamin.
- The study found that taking 6 to 10 mg of lutein and zeaxanthin daily would help 190,000 individuals avoid dependent care and would result in $3.6 billion in savings over five years.
- Computer Eye Strain Formula, a daily supplement sold by EyeScience Labs LLC of Columbus, Ohio, contains astaxanthin, lutein and zeaxanthin, which are carotenoid antioxidants in the same family as those found in carrots.
- European manufacturers should focus on educating consumers, which will be an essential criterion in this market, especially for emerging extracts such as zeaxanthin, where greater consumer demand results in a rise in supply, "she said.
- Why they’re important: Dark, leafy greens spinach, chard and arugula are good sources of lutein and zeaxanthin, phytochemicals that accumulate in the eyes and help prevent age-related macular degeneration, a leading cause of blindness in older people.
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