Zeaxanthin is one of the most common carotenoids in nature, and is used in the xanthophyll cycle. Synthesized in plants and some micro-organisms, it is...

Meso-zeaxanthin (3R,3′S-zeaxanthin) is a xanthophyll carotenoid, and is one of the three stereoisomers of zeaxanthin. The meso- form is the second most...

animal fats. Lutein is isomeric with zeaxanthin, differing only in the placement of one double bond. Lutein and zeaxanthin can be interconverted in the body...

Zeaxanthin glucosyltransferase (EC 2.4.1.276, crtX (gene)) is an enzyme with systematic name UDP-glucose:zeaxanthin beta-D-glucosyltransferase. This enzyme...

violaxanthin, antheraxanthin, and zeaxanthin. During light stress, violaxanthin is converted, i.e. reduced, to zeaxanthin via the intermediate antheraxanthin...

or combinations including lutein and zeaxanthin (10 mg and 2 mg), omega-3 fatty acids (1,000 mg), lutein/zeaxanthin and omega-3 fatty acids, or placebo...

Zeaxanthin epoxidase (EC 1.14.13.90, Zea-epoxidase) is an enzyme with systematic name zeaxanthin,NAD(P)H:oxygen oxidoreductase. This enzyme catalyses the...

from its content of lutein and zeaxanthin, which are yellow xanthophyll carotenoids, derived from the diet. Zeaxanthin predominates at the macula, while...

zeaxanthin, lutein and β-cryptoxanthin, whereas red colors derive from capsanthin and capsorubin. One study found high concentrations of zeaxanthin in...

variety of plants. Violaxanthin is the product of the epoxidation of zeaxanthin where the oxygen atoms are from reactive oxygen species (ROS). Such ROS's...

name zeaxanthin:oxygen 15,15'-oxidoreductase (bond-cleaving, cis-isomerizing). This enzyme catalyses the following chemical reaction zeaxanthin + O2 ⇌...

minerals Vitamins Quantity %DV† Vitamin A equiv. beta-Carotene lutein zeaxanthin 0% 26 μg 22 μg Thiamine (B1) 2% 0.023 mg Riboflavin (B2) 21% 0.278 mg...

compounds known as carotenones or terpenes. Astaxanthin is a metabolite of zeaxanthin and canthaxanthin, containing both hydroxyl and ketone functional groups...

lutein and zeaxanthin within the macula may be associated with an increase in the risk of age-related macular degeneration. Lutein and zeaxanthin act as antioxidants...

Linnaeus variant of maize, any kernel may contain the yellow pigment zeaxanthin but at more varying concentrations. Regional varieties with specific coloration...

is believed that safranal is a degradation product of the carotenoid zeaxanthin via the intermediate picrocrocin. Safranal is an effective anticonvulsant...

Journal of Food Science, reviews studies of effects of consuming Lutein and Zeaxanthin on visual performance, and notes a decrease in sensitivity to glare. Photophobia...

Gamma-Carotene Delta-Carotene Lycopene Neurosporene Phytofluene Phytoene Xanthophylls: Canthaxanthin Cryptoxanthin Zeaxanthin Astaxanthin Lutein Rubixanthin...

Zeaxanthin 7,8-dioxygenase (EC 1.14.99.42, zeaxanthin 7,8(7',8')-cleavage dioxygenase, CsZCD) is an enzyme with systematic name zeaxanthin:oxygen oxidoreductase...

delaying the progression of the disease. The beta-carotenoids, lutein and zeaxanthin, have been evidenced to reduce the risk of developing age-related macular...

cyanobacteria) and crtZ gene (in Chlorophyta). Zeaxanthin can be further processed to obtain zeaxanthin-diglucoside by Zeaxanthin glucosyl transferase (crtX). Echinenone...

that they can be converted to retinol). In the eye, lutein, meso-zeaxanthin, and zeaxanthin are present as macular pigments whose importance in visual function...

carotenoid contents, especially lutein, β-carotene and zeaxanthin, of which lutein and zeaxanthin act as yellow pigments. Feeding as little as 6.25 g dry...

has a high concentration of the yellow carotenoid pigments lutein and zeaxanthin. They are concentrated in the Henle fiber layer (photoreceptor axons that...

defective in zeaxanthin epoxidase gene, which are linked to ABA-synthesis pathway. Seeds with higher ABA content, from over-expressing zeaxanthin epoxidase...

beta-sitosterol. They also contain carotenoids, such as beta-carotene, zeaxanthin and lutein. Mantequilla de pobre (Spanish for 'poor-man's butter') is...

Hass avocados contain phytosterols and carotenoids, including lutein and zeaxanthin. Avocados have diverse fats. For a typical avocado: About 75% of an avocado's...

contains carotenoids, such as provitamin A beta-carotene, lutein and zeaxanthin. Allergy to kiwifruit was first described in 1981, and there have since...

Vitamins and minerals Vitamins Quantity %DV† Vitamin A equiv. lutein zeaxanthin 1205 μg Thiamine (B1) 73% 0.87 mg Riboflavin (B2) 12% 0.160 mg Niacin (B3)...

include alpha- and beta-carotene, beta-cryptoxanthin, lycopene, lutein, and zeaxanthin. The primary serum carotenoids are beta-carotene, lycopene, and lutein...