zeaxanthin
noun
ze·a·xan·thin
ˌzē-ə-ˈzan-thən 
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In contrast, farina is richer in calcium, lutein, and zeaxanthin.
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Lana Barhum, Verywell Health, 18 May 2026
According to Murphy, yellow bell peppers are rich in lutein and zeaxanthin, which support eye health.1 Orange bell peppers are also high in beta-cryptoxanthin, which has other important health benefits.
—Bridget Shirvell, Martha Stewart, 8 Apr. 2026
Egg yolks contain the antioxidants lutein and zeaxanthin.
—Lindsay Curtis, Health, 1 Apr. 2026
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Lana Barhum, Verywell Health, 18 May 2026
According to Murphy, yellow bell peppers are rich in lutein and zeaxanthin, which support eye health.1 Orange bell peppers are also high in beta-cryptoxanthin, which has other important health benefits.
—Bridget Shirvell, Martha Stewart, 8 Apr. 2026
Egg yolks contain the antioxidants lutein and zeaxanthin.
—Lindsay Curtis, Health, 1 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for zeaxanthin
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zeaxanthin
noun
ze·a·xan·thin
ˌzē-ə-ˈzan-thən
: a yellow crystalline carotenoid alcohol C40H56O2 that is isomeric with lutein and occurs widely with it and that is the chief pigment of yellow Indian corn
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