Children can supplement lutein by eating foods such as corn, kiwi, and eggs.
Lutein is a kind of fat-soluble vitamin, which has the function of helping the retina of the eyes to protect against ultraviolet rays because its absorption spectrum contains near blue-violet light. Lutein also has antioxidant effect and anticancer effect, so children’s proper intake of lutein is good for the body.
1. Corn: corn is a common food in daily life, it contains a high amount of lutein, children can play the role of lutein supplementation of appropriate intake of corn.
2. Eggs: Eggs are rich in nutrients, including egg yolks are rich in lutein and zeaxanthin, appropriate intake of egg yolks can also play a role in supplementing lutein.
3. Kiwifruit: Kiwifruit is a fruit with high lutein content, appropriate intake can effectively maintain eye health.
There are other foods that can help children to supplement lutein, but it should be noted that no matter what kind of intake is needed to avoid causing digestive problems.