Marigold Flower Extract Lutein
What is Lutein?
Lutein is an oxygen-containing carotenoid and an indispensable nutrient for the human retina. It is mainly concentrated in the areas with the sharpest vision in the human eye - the macula and lens of the retina. It can be said to be the "vitamin of the eyes" and is the core nutrient that dominates vision.
What Are The Benefits?
Anti-blue light protection
Ultraviolet rays and blue light in sunlight enter the eyes and produce a large number of free radicals, which can lead to cataracts, macular degeneration, etc. Generally speaking, ultraviolet rays can be filtered out by the cornea and lens, but blue light can penetrate the eyeball and reach the retina and macula directly, and lutein in the macula can filter out blue light. From this point of view, lutein has a protective effect on the eyes against blue light, and can also prevent aging and pathology caused by excessive oxidation of cells.
Protect vision
As an antioxidant, lutein can promote the regeneration of rhodopsin in retinal cells. Rhodopsin is a chemical substance contained in the retina. It decomposes when exposed to light and can stimulate the optic nerve endings, which transmit the stimulation to the brain to produce vision. It can be seen that rhodopsin plays a key role in the formation of eye vision.
Delaying age-related macular degeneration
The outer fat layer of the macula is particularly susceptible to oxidative damage from sunlight, so this area is very prone to degeneration. After eating foods rich in lutein on a regular basis, the lutein concentration in the blood will increase, and the lutein on the retinal macula will also increase, thereby delaying the occurrence and development of age-related macular degeneration.
How to supplement lutein?
The first choice of food supplement
The daily requirement of lutein for adults is 6 to 10 mg, so the demand for lutein can be met through food supplements. Generally speaking, lutein is higher in dark green, yellow, and orange vegetables, especially dark green vegetables such as spinach and cabbage. Some fruits are also rich in lutein, such as mango, grapes, oranges, etc.
Supplemental health products
If you have an unbalanced diet due to picky eating, allergies, etc., especially if you don’t eat enough dark green vegetables, you can take health products to supplement lutein, but be sure to pay attention to the dosage.
Applications
Health care products industry
Lutein is mainly used in the health care products industry to protect eye health.
Food industry
Lutein is mainly used in the food industry for coloring and nutritional supplements. Due to its natural yellow color, lutein can be used as a natural pigment in food to increase the color and nutritional value of food.
Cosmetics industry
Lutein is mainly used in the cosmetics industry for antioxidant and skin health protection. Lutein's strong antioxidant function can help resist oxidative damage to the skin from the external environment and protect skin health.
Formulation of Lutein
Capusle Formulation
Tablet formulation
Solid drink formula
