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Lutein Cells

Lutein cells are pigment cells that are responsible for the yellow, orange and red colours of many fruits and vegetables. They are a type of carotenoid, and are found in many plant leaves and flowers. Lutein cells can also be found in human eyes, where they absorb excess blue light and so protect the eyes from glare…

Curated from this journal's research 📚 1 peer-reviewed article cited 🔖 ISSN 2576-2818 🗓 Reviewed June 2026

Overview

Lutein cells are pigment cells that are responsible for the yellow, orange and red colours of many fruits and vegetables. They are a type of carotenoid, and are found in many plant leaves and flowers. Lutein cells can also be found in human eyes, where they absorb excess blue light and so protect the eyes from glare and sun damage. They are also thought to play an important role in maintaining healthy vision. Lutein cells are used in many industries, such as the food industry, where they are used as natural food colouring agents and to enhance the nutritional value of food. They are also used in the cosmetics industry, where they are used as natural pigments in cosmetics and skin care products. Furthermore, lutein cells are being studied for their potential health benefits for humans, such as their possible role in the prevention of age-related macular degeneration.

Research published in this journal

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Editorial oversight

Curated from peer-reviewed research published in Fertility Biomarkers (ISSN 2576-2818).

Journal editorial board
Reshef Tal · United States Weihua Wang · United States

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