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Zeaxanthin
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Zeaxanthin is a yellow-colored lipid-soluble xanthophyll, which is
also an oxidized hydroxy derivative of beta-carotene. This
biochemical, a strong antioxidant and one of two yellow carotenoids
found in the retina, is abundant in spinach, collard greens, and corn.
It is widely believed that zeaxanthin 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. 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 twice as much zeaxanthin and more than 60
times as much lutein as yellow corn. These carotenoids are now believed
to protect against development of cataracts, and may have other health
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