Zeaxanthin

vitamin · endocrine · Oral

Zeaxanthin, a vitamin. Xanthophyll carotenoid concentrated alongside lutein in retinal macula. AREDS2 macular protection. Stereoisomer… Oral half-life 24 h.

Xanthophyll carotenoid concentrated alongside lutein in retinal macula. AREDS2 macular protection. Stereoisomer meso-zeaxanthin is dietarily rare but accumulates in foveal center.

Pharmacokinetics

• Oral — t½ 24 h · F 30% · ka 0.1 h⁻¹ · Vd 30 L

Sources: PMID:15137922