Lutein and Zeaxanthin and Their R…egenerative Disease.

Lutein and zeaxanthin are plant pigments that accumulate in your eyes and may help slow age-related macular degeneration and cataracts. Most adults get only 1-2 mg daily when they should aim for 10 mg of lutein and 2 mg of zeaxanthin—mainly from dark leafy greens, broccoli, and eggs. These compounds work by fighting free radical damage, but the research here focuses on eye health, not skin benefits.