Classified as carotenoids, lutein and zeaxanthin are natural pigments produced by plants. We obtain them in our diet from colorful fruits and vegetables. In the body, lutein and zeaxanthin are the predominant pigments concentrated in the macula, a specialized area of the eye that is responsible for central vision.*
The functional role of both lutein and zeaxanthin in these vulnerable tissues is to protect against sunlight-induced free radical production and support normal eye health.*