Protect your vision and memory with this plant pigment

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Everything was just a bit out of focus, lights were glaring and the lines on the road were hard to see. The researchers measured lutein in the study participants’ eyes by having them look into a scope and respond to a flickering light. Then, using electrodes on their scalp, the researchers measured neural activity in the brain while the participants performed a task that tested attention. In other words, higher lutein levels aren’t just protective of your vision — they’re also important for brain function. Since lutein is found in egg yolks, many fruits and vegetables (especially dark, leafy green ones such as spinach and kale), you could get it from food alone.

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