What is xanthophyll?
Xanthophyll is a type of carotenoid that contains oxygen. (1)
A xanothophyll contains oxygen and sometimes have more of a yellow pigment. (2)
Xathophylls are rich in antioxidants. (3)
What do xanthophylls do?
Xanthophylls protect a person from too much sunlight. (2)
Xanthophyll is highly beneficial for eye health, as it reduces the risk of eye cataract and macular degeneration. (3)
What are types of xanthophylls?
lutein (3)
zeaxanthin (3)
beta cryptoxanthin (3)
meso-Zeaxanthin (source)
What foods contain xanthophylls?
kale (2)
spinach (2)
summer squash (2)
pumpkin (2)
avocado (2)
yellow-fleshed fruits (2)
corn (2)
egg yolks (2)
Resources
1. https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/lutein#what-it-is
2. https://www.healthline.com/health/carotenoids#typesof-carotenoids
3. https://biologyreader.com/xanthophyll.html
