Lutein

Lutein and zeaxanthin are two types of carotenoids (kuh-RAH-teh-noids), which are yellow to red pigments found widely in vegetables and other plants. Though lutein is considered a yellow pigment, in high concentrations it appears orange-red. In addition to being found in many green leafy plants and colorful fruits and vegetables.

Lutein is the one responsible for  All fruits and vegetables that come in yellow, orange, or a combination of two hues are guaranteed to be rich in lutein as this is the one responsible for giving the yellow-orange pigment colors. To name some good sources of lutein, you have mangoes, corn, sweet potatoes, carrots, squash, tomatoes, oranges, papaya, etc. Green leafy vegetables such as kale, collards, bok choy, green turnips, romaine lettuce, broccoli, zucchini, garden peas, Brussel sprouts, among others are rich in lutein too.

In nature, lutein and zeaxanthin appear to absorb excess light energy to prevent damage to plants from too much sunlight, especially from high-energy light rays called blue light.