Lutein is found mainly in vegetables. Although it is belong to carotenoid, carrots are not the best food source of lutein. Such as kale, green broccoli, spinach, asparagus, green lettuce, are rich in lutein. Egg yolk is also a good provider of lutein.Our lutein is extracted from marigold flower.
Product Introduction
Product Name | Marigold Extract | Appearance | orange |
Latin name |
Tagetes erecta L |
Test Method | HPLC |
Specification | 5% | Mesh | 95% pass 80 mesh |
Application | Health Care | Shelf Life | 2 Years |
Medical experiments prove that the natural lutein in plant is an excellent antioxidant, add a certain amount of lutein in food can prevent cellular aging and body organs aging, at the same time also can prevent vision loss and blindness which is caused by senile eye retina macular degeneration cause.Through a series of medical research, carotenoids have been suggested as a cancer preventive agent, life extension agent,resist agent of the ulcer in preparation and heart attack and coronary artery disease. At the same time, lutein can also be used as a feed additive for the coloring of poultry meat and eggs.It has also been used in the food industry as a coloring and nutrition and health agents.
Application of Lutein
Used in cosmetic industry;
Used in nutrition industry;
Used in pharmacy.