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zeaxanthin

/ˌziː.əˈzæn.θɪn/

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noun

/ˌziː.əˈzæn.θɪn/C2formalscientific
  • ruЖёлтый каротиноидный пигмент, изомерный с лютеином, широко распространённый в природе и особенно известный как основной пигмент жёлтой индийской кукурузы.

A yellow carotenoid pigment, isomeric with lutein, found widely in nature and notably as the main pigment in yellow Indian corn.

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  1. C2formalscientific

    A yellow carotenoid pigment, isomeric with lutein, found widely in nature and the main pigment in yellow Indian corn.

    ruЖёлтый каротиноидный пигмент

    • Zeaxanthin is responsible for the yellow color of corn kernels.
    • The human eye contains zeaxanthin in the macula, protecting it from light damage.
    • Spinach and kale are good dietary sources of zeaxanthin.
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