Study Shows Foods Rich In Lutein And Zeaxanthin Improve Athletes’ Vision

10 June 2022, Baden-Wuerttemberg, Rottweil: Various vegetables are for sale in the fruit and vegetable department of an Edeka store.Eating colorful fruit and vegetables boosts your brain and eyesight, according to a new study.It has long been held that carrots improve your vision in the dark, but the latest research reveals that melon, peppers, pumpkin and corn all help as well. PHOTO BY SILAS STEIN/GETTY IMAGES

The foods contain the compounds lutein and zeaxanthin. Although yellow in color, lutein is also found in leafy greens such as kale and spinach where the green chlorophyl masks the yellow color.

The University of Georgia conducted research on how the compounds could improve the vision of athletes.