叶黄素属于类胡萝卜素色素之一，近年研究发现其具有保护视觉，预防动脉硬化，抗氧化，抗癌等作用。
Lutein is one of the carotenoid pigments .
菠菜中含有一种被称作叶黄素的类胡萝卜素，能够预防白内障和视网膜黄斑变性疾病。
A carotenoid called lutein which is found in spinach protects eyes from cataract and macular degeneration .
叶黄素的几类降解反应研究
Study on oxidative degradation of lutein
叶黄素类