lutein

noun

lu·​tein ˈlü-tē-ən  ˈlü-ˌtēn 

: an orange xanthophyll C₄₀H₅₆O₂ occurring in plants, animal fat, egg yolk, and the corpus luteum

Examples of lutein in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Higher levels of lutein have been associated with better cognitive performance, including memory and problem-solving. —Sarah Garone, Health, 15 Apr. 2026

According to Murphy, yellow bell peppers are rich in lutein and zeaxanthin, which support eye health.1 Orange bell peppers are also high in beta-cryptoxanthin, which has other important health benefits. —Bridget Shirvell, Martha Stewart, 8 Apr. 2026

Egg yolks are a source of lutein and zeaxanthin, antioxidants that help protect the eyes from harmful light exposure, Manaker explained. —Kelly McGreal, FOXNews.com, 8 Mar. 2026

These compounds, called lutein and zeaxanthin, are found in foods like mangos, egg yolks, corn, and green-leafy vegetables and are also components of the AREDS2 eye supplement. —Mira Miller, Verywell Health, 8 Dec. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1869, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for lutein

• affine
• airline
• align
• aline
• assign
• baseline
• beamline
• benign
• bloodline
• bovine
• byline
• canine

Medical Definition

lutein

noun

lu·​tein ˈlüt-ē-ən  ˈlü-ˌtēn 

: an orange xanthophyll C₄₀H₅₆O₂ occurring in plants usually with carotenes and chlorophylls and in animal fat, egg yolk, and the corpus luteum