lutein and zeaxanthin for eyes

Introduction of marigold flower Extract  powder Pure  Lutein zeaxanthin:

Product Name : marigold flower Extract powder Pure Lutein zeaxanthin

Latin Name :Tagetes erecta L.

Specification :Lutein 5%-80% (HPLC/ UV)

           Zeaxanthin 5-60% (HPLC)

           Lutein CWS 5%, 10% , 20%

Zeaxanthin 5%

Cas No. :127-40-2

Chemical Name:3,3'-di-hydroxy-β,α-carotene

Synonym :xanthophyll/phytoxanthin

Molecular Formula :C40H56O2

Molecular Weight :568.85

Appearance :Orange red Powder

Odor& Taste :Characteristic

Extract solvent :Ethanol,Hexane and Water

Marigold flower belongs to compositae family and tagetes erecta. It is an annual herb and widely planted in Heilungkiang, Jilin, Inner Mongolia, Shanxi, Yunnan , etc.The marigold we used comes from Yunnan province. Based on the local situation of special soil environment and lighting condition , the local marigold have characteristics like growing fast,long flowering period ,high productive capacity and adequate quality.Thus, the steady supply of raw materials, high yield and reduction of cost can be guaranteed.

Functions:

1. The main pigment components of the retinal pigment: lutein and zeaxanthin form the main components of vegetable pigments such as vegetables, fruits and flowers, as well as the main pigment of the macular region of the human eye.The human eye contains a high amount of lutein, an element that the body cannot make, and must be supplemented by ingesting lutein, which can blind the eye if it is lacking.

2. Protect his eyes from the light damage, delay the aging of the eyes and prevent pathological changes: the sun's ultraviolet (uv) and blue light into the eyes can produce a large number of free radicals, lead to cataracts, macular degeneration, and even cancer.Filter out ultraviolet ray can be generally cornea and the lens, but blue light can penetrate eye to retinal and macular macular lutein can filter out of the blue light, avoid the damage to the eyes blue.The fatty outer layer of macular region is particularly vulnerable to oxidative damage from the sun, so this area is prone to degeneration.
3. It can help prevent the cardiovascular hardening, coronary heart disease and tumor diseases caused by aging of the body.
4. protect vision: lutein as antioxidant and light protection, can promote the retinal cells covering violet (Rhodopsin)
generating, can prevent severe myopia and retinal detachment, and can improve eyesight, protect eyesight.Especially suitable for students, drivers and other people to eat;
5. Symptoms of visual fatigue (blurred vision, dry eyes, bloating, eye pain, photophobia, etc.
6. The density of macular pigment was enhanced to protect macular degeneration and promote macular development.
7. To prevent macular degeneration and retinal pigment degeneration;
8. To reduce the occurrence of glass membrane wart, prevent AMD from happening.

Applications:

1.Applied in food field, as a kind of natural colorant, adding shine for goods;
2.Applied in health product field, lutein can replenishes nourients for eyes, and protecting the retina;
3.Applied in cosmetics field, lutein is used to reduce age pigment of people.