Zeaxanthin
PhytochemicalMacular pigment found in greens, corn, and goji berries
Food Sources
Foods that contain Zeaxanthin.
- Goji Berries
About 12x more zeaxanthin than orange bell peppers; reigns supreme for this macular pigment
Source: How Not to Age
- Orange Bell Peppers
8x more zeaxanthin than corn
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- Dark Green Leafy Vegetables
Source: How Not to Age
- Kale
Source: How Not to Age
- Spinach
Source: How Not to Age
- Wolfberry
Fructus barbarum (wolfberry/goji) increased fasting plasma zeaxanthin
Source: How Not to Age
Health Benefits
Health conditions that Zeaxanthin may influence, based on research.
Protects Against
- Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Along with lutein, protects retina from photo-oxidative damage
Source: How Not to Age
Reduces Risk Of
- Cataracts
Source: How Not to Age
Biological Mechanisms
How Zeaxanthin works at a cellular level.
- PromotesProtects macular pigment
Recipes with Zeaxanthin
Recipes featuring foods that contain Zeaxanthin.
- Bulgur with Peaches and Goji Berries
- Three-Berry Groatnola with Date Syrup Drizzle
- Better Pecan Squares
- Goji and Coconut Trail Mix
- Cabbage Slaw with Savory Seed Mix
- Dr. Fuhrman's Anti-Inflammatory Green Smoothie
- Lasagna with Kale and Red Lentil Tomato Sauce
- Kale and Millet-Stuffed Bell Peppers
- Kasha with Purple Sweet Potatoes and Kale
- Winter Vegetable Stew
- Kimchi, Egg, and Avocado Bowl
- Oven-Baked Miso Kale Chips
- Tex-Mex Breakfast Bake
- Quinoa, Strawberry, and Sunchoke Salad
- Chickpea Chop Salad with Whipped Jalapeno Feta
- Chicken with Kale and Preserved Lemon
- Green Smoothie
- Spiralized Zucchini Noodles with Spinach-Walnut Pesto
- Edamame Bisque
- Super-Matcha Smoothie
- Lentil and Spinach Salad with Spiced Chicken
- Buckwheat Bowl with Smoked Paprika Chicken
- Harissa Chickpea Stew
- Tomato Fish Curry with Coconut Rice
- Mushroom Stroganoff
- Chickpea Curry with Beet Raita
Sources
- How Not to Age