lutein
/ˈluːtɪɪn
/noun [mass noun] Biochemistry
A deep yellow pigment of the xanthophyll class, found in the leaves of plants, in egg yolk, and in the corpus luteum.Companies don't usually test for phytochemicals like lutein or lycopene because they're not yet considered nutrients....
- In this study, visual function is improved with lutein alone or lutein together with other nutrients.
- While the root of the beet is a nutritional powerhouse, the leaves are just as potent, containing antioxidant carotenoids, chlorophyll and lutein.
Origin
Mid 19th century: from Latin luteum 'yolk of egg' (neuter of luteus 'yellow') + -in1.
- go-aheadness
- goal
- goal area
- goal average
- goalball
- goal cage
- goal difference
- goalhanger
- goalie
- goalkeeper
- goalkeeping
- goal kick
- goal-kicker
- goal-kicking
- goalless
- goal line
- go (all) round the houses
- go all the (or the whole) way
- goalminder
- goalmouth
- go-alone
- go along with
- goal-orientated
- goal-oriented
- goal poacher