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By compositae marigold Marigold (also called Tagetes erecta) or the petals of extraction, belong to the carotenoids, also known as the "plant corpus luteum element", in nature and corn flavin (Zeaxanthin) in together. lutein and corn flavin constitute the vegetables, fruit and flower plant pigments, the main component is found in the eyes of carotenoids, exists in the eyes of the retina macular.
Lutein has valid anti-oxydation ability, can be used to protect body cells free radicals. In addition, lutein in human body internal energy into trace elements of vitamin A, also can avoid harmful ultraviolet light blue and the potential damage, and protect optic nerve cells from damage.
Recent studies show that the lutein has the prevention of ocular diseases occur, such as cataract extraction and glaucoma, also can prevent lung, breast and prostate cancer, cardiovascular disease.
Because colour is bright, harmless, stable and highly safety, lutein is usually used as colorants, additives, cosmetics and tobacco. The FDA has in 1995 will lutein included food supplements list.
[product name] lutein
[plants or name]
[use parts] petals
[C40H56O2 formula]
[568.87 molecular]
[character] orange yellow powder
[specifications] 5%, 10%, 20%, 70%, 90%
[package] 25 kg/barrel