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Browse Wellness Word Definitions  Wellness Words Detail Page     Word:    Lutein Short Definition:   A natural colorant or pigment, Definition: Lutein is a carotenoid, meaning a natural colorant or pigment, found in dark green leafy vegetables. It is thought to be beneficial in preventing heart disease by mitigating arterial plaque buildup. It is also thought to filter the high-energy, blue wavelengths of light from the visible-light spectrum. Lutein is present in spinach, collard greens, kale and other leafy green vegetables, broccoli, Brussels sprouts and some fruits such as cantaloupe and oranges and egg yolks.

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