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'''Lutein''' (and the closely related compound [[zeaxanthin]]), is a [[carotenoid]] [[phytochemical]] that helps to prevent age-related [[macular degeneration]] and is an antioxidant chemical due to its ability to absorb phototoxic blue light and near ultraviolet radiation. | '''Lutein''' (and the closely related compound [[zeaxanthin]]), is a [[carotenoid]] [[phytochemical]] that helps to prevent age-related [[macular degeneration]] and is an antioxidant chemical due to its ability to absorb phototoxic blue light and near ultraviolet radiation. | ||
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Revision as of 10:17, 28 October 2009
Lutein (and the closely related compound zeaxanthin), is a carotenoid phytochemical that helps to prevent age-related macular degeneration and is an antioxidant chemical due to its ability to absorb phototoxic blue light and near ultraviolet radiation.
