Lutein

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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.

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Lutein, an antioxidant phytochemical.
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