A-Z Series 12: L Is for Lutein, the Retina's Sunglasses Subject: Lutein's deposition in the macula of the retina, where it functions as a biological filter for high-energy blue light and provides antioxidant defense. Musical Style: [Sunshine yacht rock, ~100 BPM. Features smooth electric piano, a grooving bassline, laid-back sax lines, and a breezy, relaxed male vocal.] Lyrics: [Intro: Smooth electric piano chords fade in, joined by a laid-back, grooving bass.] [Verse 1] In the center of the retina, a yellow pigment waits Catching the blue light right at the gates The body can't make it, it comes from the meal It’s a biological sunglass, incredibly real. [Chorus] L is for Lutein, protecting the eye! Filtering the rays falling out of the sky Kale and the spinach, the yolk of the egg With a little bit of fat to give it a leg! [Verse 2] Antioxidant power in the macula deep Guarding the vision while you're awake or asleep So eat up the colors, let the pigment arrive Keep the retina cool and the vision alive. [Outro] Songs That Supplement... smooth sailing... (Smooth sax solo fades out into the distance)