Lutien is a yellow carotenoid pigment found in the foods we eat as well as in our body at the center of retina, called macula. Lutein is believed to protect eyes (acts like a UV filter) and as an antioxidant. Lutein belongs to the xanthophylls, a subgroup of the carotene family. These carotenoid pigments give yellow, green or orange coloration to vegetables and fruits, and are precursors for Vitamin A or retinol, an essential to proper eye function. In the eye, Lutien is primarily found i