Lutein

Word LUTEIN
Character 6
Hyphenation lu te in
Pronunciations N/A

Definitions and meanings of "Lutein"

What do we mean by lutein?

A yellow-orange xanthophyll carotenoid, C40H56O2, that occurs naturally in green plants and in the fat of plant-eating animals, egg yolk, the corpus luteum, and the retina, and that is being investigated as a treatment for macular degeneration. noun

A dried preparation of corpus luteum. noun

A yellow pigment contained in the yolk of eggs, in the tissue of the corpus luteum, in blood-serum, etc. It forms orange crystals. noun

A substance of a strongly marked yellow color, extracted from the yolk of eggs, and from the tissue of the corpus luteum. noun

A yellow carotenoid pigment, widely distributed in both plants and animals. noun

Yellow carotenoid pigments in plants and animal fats and egg yolks noun

A yellow carotenoid pigment, widely distributed in both plants and animals.

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The word "lutein" in example sentences

And in particular, one of the carotenoid pigments called lutein, which is present in many vegetables. ❋ Unknown (2002)

Pumpkins are high in carotenoids, which neutralize free radicals, and lutein, which is good for your baby blue eyes. ❋ Unknown (2009)

In addition, a 2006 study found that the pigments that contribute to the color of the egg yolk, called lutein and zeaxanthin, increased skin hydration 38 percent when taken as a daily 10 mg supplement. ❋ Kat James (2007)

TALLMADGE: Spinach, kale, they're loaded with a nutrient called lutein and studies are confirming that lutein is important for prevention of macular degeneration, the leading cause of blindness as we age, but also cataracts and other eye diseases. ❋ Unknown (2007)

TALLMADGE: Spinach, kale, they are loaded with a nutrient called lutein (ph), and studies are confirming that lutein is important for macular degeneration, the leading cause of blindness as we age, but also cataracts and other eye diseases. ❋ Unknown (2006)

Eyes • Green vegetables: Spinach, zucchini, broccoli and brussels sprouts contain a caroteinoid called lutein and a pigment called zeaxanthinan. ❋ Unknown (2010)

ZUCCHINI The sight-saving plant pigment called lutein is lost in cooking; so is vitamin C. BROCCOLI Eat it raw, and you'll get a hefty helping of potent plant nutrients that lower your risk of blood clots, plus vitamin C, and an enzyme that may demolish precancerous cells. ❋ You Docs (2010)

The sight-saving plant pigment called lutein is lost in cooking; so is vitamin C. ❋ Unknown (2010)

These foods contain two natural compounds called lutein and zeaxanthin. ❋ Unknown (2010)

The cytoplasm become filled with yellow pigment called lutein and the follicular cells called luteal cells. ❋ Saktivinayaga (2010)

The eggs have also been fortified with the carotenoid lutein, which is believed to decrease the risk of macula degeneration, a common cause of blindness. ❋ Unknown (2009)

These foods contain the carotenoids such as lutein and zeaxanthin, which play an important role in vision and have a positive impact on the retina, scientists led by Billy R. Hammond, ❋ Unknown (2009)

After reviewing the various studies, the authors concluded that macular pigments, such as lutein and zeaxanthin do have an effect on visual performance. ❋ Unknown (2009)

Commonly prescribed nutriceuticals, such as lutein, vitamin E and fish oil were employed with no positive result. ❋ Unknown (2009)

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