Modern Farmer – Dan Nosowitz
“Lutein is a vitamin closely related to beta-carotene and vitamin A. In plants, Lutein controls light during the photosynthesis process. It’s found in high concentrations in leafy greens like kale, spinach, chard, and dandelion greens. (Interestingly, nasturtium flowers have a bonkers high level of lutein, too, and they’re also very pretty in salads.) It’s sometimes sold as a supplement in the vitamin aisle, where it’s mostly marketed as a vision booster, since it’s known to help prevent macular degeneration, cataracts, and other eye-related problems. But a new study from researchers at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign suggests that lutein might serve a different purpose, too.” (more)