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Lutein |
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Lutein is one of 600 naturally occurring fat-soluble antioxidant
carotenoid biochemicals that are found in green leafy vegetables such as
spinach, kale, collard greens, romaine lettuce, leeks and peas. The
central area of the retina in humans and primates is called the macula
and contains lutein as the primary carotenoid. Lutein acts to filter and shield harmful blue light from the eye and
protect against age-related macular degeneration, the leading cause of
blindness in people over 65. One study indicated that adults with the
highest dietary intake of lutein had a 57 percent decreased risk of
macular degeneration compared to those with the lowest intake. Popeye, the popular cartoon character known for his timely
consumption of spinach, was correct in his assumption that this
unpopular vegetable is healthy eating. So was mom. Ounce for ounce,
spinach contains more than 60 times as much lutein as yellow corn.
Lutein and related carotenoids are now believed to protect against
development of cataracts, and may have other health benefits as well. |
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