Lutein

Xanthophyll; Zeaxanthin

Xanthophylls (originally phylloxanthins) are yellow pigments of oxycarotenoid type, from the carotenoid group. They are found in the leaves of most plants and are synthesized within the plastids. They are involved in photosynthesis along with green chlorophyll, which typically covers up the yellow except in autumn, when the chlorophyll decomposes. In plants, xanthophylls are considered accessory pigments, along with anthocyanins, carotenes, and sometimes phycobilins. Animals cannot produce x ...