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What is lutein?

Updated: 9/7/2023
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Lutein and other carotenoids are considered important because of their antioxidant properties. Antioxidants help to protect cells from damage caused by free radicals

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Lutein is a substance good for the eye .

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What is the meaning of lutein in Tamil?

Lutein is known as "லூடின்" in Tamil.


Where can you find lutein?

Eggs and leafy greens (such as spinach) are the best food sources of lutein.


Will Lutein help my eyes?

I've read that Lutein is good for age related macular degeneration if you take about 5-10 mg a day.


What do lutein cells develop from?

Lutein cells are the glandular-epithelial cells forming the outer layer of the corpus luteum. They develop from cells of the Graafian follicle.


What research has been done on lutein?

Research also indicates that getting adequate amounts of lutein may decrease the risk of colon cancer and heart disease.


What are the health advantages of lutein nutritional supplements?

Lutein is an important nutrient found in green leafy vegetables as well as other foods such as eggs.Many studies have shown that Lutein supplements reduce the risk of chronic eye diseases which include age related macular degeneration and cataracts.


Is the carotenoid lutein present in corpus luteum?

Yes


What is a safe dose of lutein?

10-20 mg


What chemicals good for eyesight?

Examples: lutein and zeaxanthin.


What is luzantin 3?

It is softgel capsule of docosahexaenoic acid with lutein and zeaxanthin


What can you do to strengthen your retina?

Eat Egg Yolk and Foods Containing Lutein and Masturbate everyday


Does Lutein increase blood pressure?

It does increase mine and it causes blurry vision. My diastolic BP jumps no less than 20 points when taking just 20mg of Lutein and the blurry vision probably due to the increased BP last for hours.