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Lutein
Sources: Dark green, red and yellow vegetables and fruit such as squash, peas, cabbage, peppers, oranges, kiwi and grapes.
Functions: Lutein is a naturally occuring carotenoid. Of the more than 600 carotenoids found in nature, lutein is one of only two carotenoids specifically located in the macula of the eye. Lutein is a potent antioxidant and is able to filter damaging blue light. There is evidence that lutein may be beneficial for eye health. A large number of epidemiological studies indicate that dietary intake of lutein and zeaxanthin was statistically linked to a reduced risk of cataracts and Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD), the two leading causes of visual loss and acquired blindness in the western world. A combination of lutein and zeaxanthin is recommended for eye health applications.