Zeaxanthin
What is Zeaxanthin?
Zeaxanthin is a naturally occurring carotenoid pigment, found in plants such as corn, peppers, and leafy greens. It is also present in the human eye, particularly in the macula. It can be extracted from natural sources or synthesised.
Is Zeaxanthin vegan?
Zeaxanthin is not animal-derived. Products that contain it can still include other animal-derived ingredients, so check the full ingredient list.
Is Zeaxanthin a major allergen?
Zeaxanthin is not one of the 14 major allergens that require mandatory labelling in the UK.
What is Zeaxanthin used for?
Zeaxanthin is primarily used as a dietary supplement, often in combination with lutein, to support eye health.
Is Zeaxanthin safe?
Zeaxanthin is not an authorised food additive in the UK and is typically found in foods as a nutrient.
Why it's used
Zeaxanthin is primarily used as a dietary supplement, often in combination with lutein, to support eye health. It is also added to some nutritionally complete foods and meal replacements for its nutritional properties.
Health notes
Zeaxanthin is not an authorised food additive in the UK and is typically found in foods as a nutrient. It is a component of the diet, and the body absorbs it from food sources. Regulatory bodies like EFSA have evaluated carotenoids, but zeaxanthin itself is not subject to specific additive regulations. Research suggests it plays a role in protecting the macula from light damage, but robust evidence for specific health benefits from supplementation at typical dietary levels is still developing.
Allergen info
Zeaxanthin is not one of the 14 major allergens that require mandatory labelling in the UK. It is not derived from any of these sources. Not a major allergen.
Foods that contain Zeaxanthin
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