lutein
Egg yolk colorant
Lutein is a yellow pigment found in egg yolks, leafy greens, and other plants.
It belongs to a class of compounds called carotenoids.
In humans, lutein concentrates in the eye, where it helps filter harmful blue light and may protect against age-related macular degeneration: Spinach and kale are rich in lutein.
Loose-leafed cabbage relative
- spinachEdible dark green leaves
- egg yolkOvum's nutrient core
- collardsLeafy cabbage relatives
- broccoliCruciferous vegetable with florets
lettuce · peas · corn · squash · zucchini · marigold · petals · leafy greens
Hue between green and orange
- orangeCitrus with segments
- carotenoidPlant-derived color compound
- colorantSubstance that imparts hue
- hueColor's specific character
tint · coloration · marigold · egg yolk · corn · saffron · golden · chromophore
Retinal region for acuity
- retinaLight-sensing tissue layer
- macularSpotted or patchy
- ocularOf the organ of sight
- photoreceptorCell responding to light
cones · rods · acuity · eyesight · optometry · ophthalmology · eyecare · vision
Orange plant pigment
- caroteneOrange-yellow plant pigment
- lycopeneRed carotenoid pigment
- antioxidantOxidation-preventing molecule
- phytonutrientPlant-derived health compound
pigment · bioavailability · absorption · fat-soluble · isomer · micronutrient · supplement · capsule
kale
Loose-leafed cabbage relative
broccoli · lettuce · peas · corn · squash · zucchini · marigold · petals · leafy greens · vegetables
yellow
Hue between green and orange
- orangeCitrus with segments
- carotenoidPlant-derived color compound
- colorantSubstance that imparts hue
hue · tint · coloration · marigold · egg yolk · corn · saffron · golden · chromophore · fat-soluble
macula
Retinal region for acuity
photoreceptor · cones · rods · acuity · eyesight · optometry · ophthalmology · eyecare · vision · glare
beta-carotene
Orange plant pigment
- caroteneOrange-yellow plant pigment
- lycopeneRed carotenoid pigment
- antioxidantOxidation-preventing molecule
phytonutrient · pigment · bioavailability · absorption · fat-soluble · isomer · micronutrient · supplement · capsule · extract
- nutrientsprotein, vitamins, fats, minerals, vitamin
- supplementsmultivitamins, multivitamin, vitamin, vitamin B6, minerals
- Antioxidantsantioxidants, antioxidant, vitamin C, vitamin E, catalase
- Food Colorantscarmine, annatto, beet red, natural color, artificial colors
- Eye Supplementsvitamin A, bilberry, retinol, beta-carotene, eyebright
- Bioactivesphytochemicals, polyphenols, flavonoids, carotenoids, antioxidants