Category Archives: Lutein

Lutein and Zeaxanthin in Foods: Eye Health

Posted on March 19, 2024 by Robert Barrington

Lutein and zeaxanthin are carotenoids that have a particular role to play in human health. Both compounds accumulate in the macula of the eye, and here they protect the retina and other parts from free radicals through their antioxidant activity. … Continue reading →

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Cooked versus Raw Spinach for Nutrient Absorption

Posted on March 4, 2024 by Robert Barrington

Plant foods are an important source of nutrients. However, these nutrients are only useful to the consumer if they can be extracted from the plant material and incorporated into the host’s own cells. Plant cells are surrounded by cellulose and … Continue reading →

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Eggs As A Source of Antioxidants

Posted on April 3, 2020 by Robert Barrington

Eggs are a highly nutritious food that are high in protein. In addition, if the chickens that lay the eggs are fed a free range diet, and allowed to forage for food, the eggs can also be a source if … Continue reading →

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Chlorella as a Source of Lutein

Posted on January 1, 2020 by Robert Barrington

Chlorella species is a group of freshwater microalgae that photosynthesise in a similar way to plants. Like plants chlorella produce a number of phytochemicals that are accessory pigments to photosynthetic chlorophyll, including the carotenoid lutein. Lutein is the most abundant … Continue reading →

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Chlorella Species Algae

Posted on June 15, 2019 by Robert Barrington
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Carotenoid Rich Foods for Skin Protection

Posted on November 24, 2018 by Robert Barrington
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Cataracts: Do Nutrient Supplements Help Prevent Cataracts?

Posted on June 22, 2018 by Robert Barrington

Cataracts are an opacity of the eye caused by free radical damage to the lens. It has been suggested that vitamins and dietary antioxidants may hold some protective effects in this regard. Perhaps the most beneficial compounds in this regard … Continue reading →

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Lutein Protects From Cataracts: More Evidence

Posted on June 21, 2018 by Robert Barrington

Lutein is a phytochemical belonging to the carotenoid group. In particular, lutein is classified as a xanthophyll, and is closely related to other dietary xanthophylls including cryptoxanthin, zeaxanthin and astaxanthin. Lutein is present in green leafy vegetables and egg yolks … Continue reading →

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Cataract Protection: Xanthophylls

Posted on June 20, 2018 by Robert Barrington

Xanthophylls are a group of oxidised carotenoids that may play a role in human health. Xanthophylls are found in wide variety of plant foods such as green leafy vegetables, and can also be found in the tissues of animals that … Continue reading →

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Prevention of Cataracts: Lutein

Posted on June 19, 2018 by Robert Barrington

Free radicals are chemicals that are able to oxidise cells and tissues. This oxidation process leads to tissue damage and can often create chain reactions that cause further damage to cellular components. Antioxidants have been shown to be beneficial to … Continue reading →

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