What is xanthophylls

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Xanthophyll is a yellow pigment found in a plant substance known as carotenoids, egg yolks, human blood plasmas, and some animal fats.
Xanthophyll also help in photosynthesis as they have the capability of absorbing light of different wavelengths.​ It protects plants from oxidative damage.

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