Definitions for zeaxanthin
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1. zeaxanthinnoun

   yellow carotenoid (isomeric with lutein and occurs widely with it) that is the main pigment in yellow Indian corn

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1. zeaxanthinnoun

   A yellow crystalline carotenoid alcohol that occurs widely with lutein, with which it is isomeric, and is the chief pigment of maize.

2. Etymology: International Scientific Vocabulary zea- (from Zea) + xanthin.

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1. Zeaxanthin

   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 the pigment that gives paprika (made from bell peppers), corn, saffron, goji (wolfberries), and many other plants and microbes their characteristic color.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 xanthos, the Greek word for "yellow" (see xanthophyll). Xanthophylls such as zeaxanthin are found in highest quantity in the leaves of most green plants, where they act to modulate light energy and perhaps serve as a non-photochemical quenching agent to deal with triplet chlorophyll (an excited form of chlorophyll) which is overproduced at high light levels during photosynthesis. Zeaxanthin in guard cells acts as a blue light photoreceptor which mediates the stomatal opening.Animals derive zeaxanthin from a plant diet. Zeaxanthin is one of the two primary xanthophyll carotenoids contained within the retina of the eye. Zeaxanthin supplements are typically taken on the supposition of supporting eye health. Although there are no reported side effects from taking zeaxanthin supplements, the actual health effects of zeaxanthin and lutein are not proven, and, as of 2018, there is no regulatory approval in the European Union or the United States for health claims about products that contain zeaxanthin. As a food additive, zeaxanthin is a food dye with E number E161h.

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1. zeaxanthin

   Zeaxanthin is a carotenoid, a type of plant pigment, typically found in vegetables, fruits and other parts of plants, and is one of the most common carotenoid alcohols found in nature. It is responsible for the yellow and orange colors of many fruits and vegetables and is especially abundant in corn, yellow peppers, oranges, and egg yolks. Zeaxanthin contributes to the health of the eyes and may reduce the risk of certain eye diseases. It is commonly used in dietary supplements due to its possible health benefits.

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1. Zeaxanthin

   Zeaxanthin is one of the most common carotenoid alcohols found in nature. It is important in the xanthophyll cycle. Synthesized in plants and some micro-organisms, it is the pigment that gives paprika, corn, saffron, wolfberries, and many other plants and microbes their characteristic color. The name is derived from Zea mays, plus xanthos, the Greek word for "yellow". Xanthophylls such as zeaxanthin are found in highest quantity in the leaves of most green plants, where they act to modulate light energy and perhaps serve as a non-photochemical quenching agent to deal with triplet chlorophyll, which is overproduced at very high light levels, during photosynthesis. Animals derive zeaxanthin from a plant diet. 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. Zeaxanthin supplements are used to treat different disorders, mainly with affecting the eyes. There are no reported side effects from taking zeaxanthin supplements. However, there is a decreased absorption rate when taken with Orlistat, mineral oil, and Chitosan.

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   The numerical value of zeaxanthin in Chaldean Numerology is: 3

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   The numerical value of zeaxanthin in Pythagorean Numerology is: 5

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
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