Allergy Research Group Lutein is a dietary supplement for support of healthy vision and eye health. Lutein, zeaxanthin and vitamin E are all powerful antioxidants that work together to protect the eyes from free radicals and UV damage and promote healthy vision. Lutein is found in the eye, brain, breast, and cervix. In the eye it is located in the lens, ciliary iris bodies, retina, and the overall eye region.

Lutein belongs to the carotenoid family of antioxidants. Lutein has been found in the eye, brain, breast, and cervix. In the eye, it is found in the retina, ciliary iris bodies, and lens, but mostly it occurs in the macular region. Increased serum levels of lutein can increase macular pigment density, which helps to quench free radicals that result from photo-oxidation by enhancing the filtering of blue light.