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
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.