• Home
  • Best Of
  • Contact
  • Fitness Cartoons
  • Fitness Quotes
  • Healthy Recipes

Free Fitness Tips

Free, Impartial Fitness Advice

You are here: Home / Archives for lutein

20 Promising Xanthophyll Health Benefits

A plate of salmon with green vegetables.

The xanthophylls are a group of phytonutrients (non-essential, plant based nutrients that have numerous health benefits in humans). There are 5 main xanthophylls: - Astaxanthin. - Canthaxanthin. - Cryptoxanthin. - Lutein. - Zeaxanthin. The xanthophylls can be sourced from fish, fruits, vegetables and certain peppers and spices. Whilst they are not classed as essential nutrients, studies have shown that they have a wide range of potential health benefits in humans. In this article I will be providing a full overview of these and listing 20 of the promising xanthophyll health … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Featured, Xanthophylls Tagged With: antioxidants, astaxanthin, cantaxanthin, carotenoids, cryptoxanthin, lutein, phytochemicals, phytonutrients, xanthophylls, zeaxanthin

The Xanthophylls Explained

Some smoked salmon and cress on a slice of wholemeal bread.

WHAT ARE XANTHOPHYLLS? The xanthophylls are a group of phytonutrients (plant based chemical compounds that have various health benefits in the human body) that can be found in a wide range of fruits and vegetables. They can also be sourced from certain types of seafood and certain spices. Whilst you can technically survive without these natural nutrients, they are all powerful antioxidants that keep your body’s cells safe from free radicals (harmful by-products that are released during oxygen based reactions) so should definitely be included as part of your diet. In this article I … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Featured, Xanthophylls Tagged With: antioxidants, astaxanthin, cantaxanthin, carotenoids, cryptoxanthin, lutein, phytochemicals, phytonutrients, xanthophylls, zeaxanthin

Lutein Explained

Some kale leaves on a white background.

WHAT IS LUTEIN? Lutein is a carotenoid and phytonutrient (health boosting, plant based chemical compounds which are not classed as essential nutrients) that can be sourced from green leafy vegetables. In this article I will be providing a detailed breakdown of lutein and discussing its role in the human body. WHAT IS THE HISTORY OF LUTEIN? Lutein was discovered around 1930 and it was identified in the macula lutea (an oval shaped, highly pigmented yellow spot close to the centre of the retina of the human eye) in 1945. WHAT ARE THE HEALTH BENEFITS OF LUTEIN? Lutein is a powerful … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Xanthophylls Tagged With: antioxidants, carotenoids, lutein, phytochemicals, phytonutrients, xanthophylls

Top Posts

A bowl of blueberries next to a half orange, a whole orange and a pile of green tea.

12 Powerful Cancer Fighting Foods & Drinks

A male jogger jogging alone the beach.

12 Top Health Benefits Of Jogging

A group of elderly people in an exercise class.

Exercise Advice For The Over 50s

500 Delicious Diabetic Recipes

500 Delicious Diabetic Recipes

7 Top Protein Rich Food Groups

7 Top Protein Rich Food Groups

10 Health Benefits Of Spinning

10 Health Benefits Of Spinning

9 Health Benefits Of Pilates

9 Health Benefits Of Pilates

10 Health Benefits Of Stretching

The Ultimate Guide To Protein

The Ultimate Guide To Protein

A couple showing off their toned stomach muscles.

3 Stomach Toning Abdominal Exercises

Amazon Associates Disclosure

Freefitnesstips.co.uk is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.com, Amazon.co.uk, Amazon.ca, Amazon.fr, Amazon.de, Amazon.it, Amazon.jp and Amazon.es

Return to top of page

Copyright © 2025 · Magazine Theme on Genesis Framework · Disclaimer · Privacy Policy · Terms and Conditions