Zeaxanthin Guide

Zeaxanthin is one of the two primary xanthophyll carotenoids contained within the retina of the eye. Within the central macula, zeaxanthin is the dominant component, whereas in the peripheral retina, lutein predominates.

The name (pronounced (zee-uh-zan'-thin)) is derived from Zea mays (common yellow maize corn) in which zeaxanthin provides the primary yellow pigment, plus the Greek word for yellow (see xanthophyll)

As a food additive, zeaxanthin is a food dye with E number E161h....