How lutein and zeaxanthin can help your eyes

A one-two punch of eye and vision health benefits

Lutein and zeaxanthin are two types of carotenoids, yellow to red pigments found widely in vegetables and other plants. Though lutein is considered a yellow pigment, it appears orange-red in high concentrations.

In nature, lutein (LOO-teen) and zeaxanthin (zee-ah-ZAN-thin) appear to absorb excess light energy to prevent damage to plants from too much sunlight, especially fromhigh-energy light rays called blue light.