lutein
noun
lu·tein ˈlü-tē-ən 
ˈlü-ˌtēn
: an orange xanthophyll C40H56O2 occurring in plants, animal fat, egg yolk, and the corpus luteum
Example Sentences
Recent Examples on the Web This one, in particular, is fortified with iron, DHA and ARA and contains lutein for eye health and prebiotic fiber for digestion too. 
Stefani Sassos, Ms, Rdn, Cso, Cdn, Nasm-cpt, Good Housekeeping, 24 May 2022 Eggs contain the highest biological value of protein along with disease-fighting nutrients such as vitamin D, choline and lutein. Bethany Thayer, Detroit Free Press, 16 Apr. 2022 When fried at a high temperature, a large percentage of the lutein degraded within just two minutes. Cynthia Sass, Mph, Health.com, 18 Aug. 2020 Responsible for the bright colors of vegetables, lutein and zeaxanthin are found in all vegetables, but especially good sources of these antioxidants are green, leafy vegetables such as kale, parsley, spinach, broccoli and peas. Sandee Lamotte, CNN, 14 Apr. 2020 That's because of two important antioxidants that are not naturally produced in the body: lutein and zeaxanthin. Sandee Lamotte, CNN, 14 Apr. 2020 Carrots, squash, and pumpkin are full of vitamin A, which is essential to eye health, Dr. Roth says, and dark leafy greens like spinach, kale, and collards are high in the eye-friendly antioxidant lutein. Meryl Davids Landau, Good Housekeeping, 13 Mar. 2020 Once in the body, lutein and zeaxanthin travel to the retinas at the back of the eye. Sandee Lamotte, CNN, 14 Apr. 2020 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 See More
Stefani Sassos, Ms, Rdn, Cso, Cdn, Nasm-cpt, Good Housekeeping, 24 May 2022 Eggs contain the highest biological value of protein along with disease-fighting nutrients such as vitamin D, choline and lutein. Bethany Thayer, Detroit Free Press, 16 Apr. 2022 When fried at a high temperature, a large percentage of the lutein degraded within just two minutes. Cynthia Sass, Mph, Health.com, 18 Aug. 2020 Responsible for the bright colors of vegetables, lutein and zeaxanthin are found in all vegetables, but especially good sources of these antioxidants are green, leafy vegetables such as kale, parsley, spinach, broccoli and peas. Sandee Lamotte, CNN, 14 Apr. 2020 That's because of two important antioxidants that are not naturally produced in the body: lutein and zeaxanthin. Sandee Lamotte, CNN, 14 Apr. 2020 Carrots, squash, and pumpkin are full of vitamin A, which is essential to eye health, Dr. Roth says, and dark leafy greens like spinach, kale, and collards are high in the eye-friendly antioxidant lutein. Meryl Davids Landau, Good Housekeeping, 13 Mar. 2020 Once in the body, lutein and zeaxanthin travel to the retinas at the back of the eye. Sandee Lamotte, CNN, 14 Apr. 2020 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 See More Word History
First Known Use
1869, in the meaning defined above
Medical Definition
lutein
noun
lu·tein ˈlüt-ē-ən ˈlü-ˌtēn
ˈlü-ˌtēn : an orange xanthophyll C40H56O2 occurring in plants usually with carotenes and chlorophylls and in animal fat, egg yolk, and the corpus luteum