Is lutein safe?
Lutein is available in a healthy diet and it is found in many vegetables. It is a safe nutrient found in many vegetables. Lutein is thought to be helpful in protecting the macula, as it is a pigment that lies infront of the photoreceptors in the central macula region. Lutein and other pigments are found – for example – in: Green peppers, raw, 1 cup – 559 ug lutein/xeaxanthin (0.5 mg); 309 ug beta-carotene (Vit A derivative) Red peppers, raw, 1 cup – 76 ug lutein/xeaxanthin; 2419 ug beta-carotene (Vit A derivative) Broccoli, raw, 1/2 cup – 1183 ug lutein/xeaxanthin (1 mg) Tomatoes, red, raw 1 cup – approx 500ug lutein/xeaxanthin (0.5 mg) Kale, 1 cup, cooked, boiled – approx 23719 lutein/xeaxanthin (23 mg); beta carotene (10 mg) Spinach, 1 cup, cooked – approx 3mg Lutein / xeaxanthin In a balanced diet, therefore, eat a varied selection of leafy greens, red and green peppers, as beta carotene and lutein are both felt to beneficial for eye health. Leafy green vegetables are generally exce
