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Lutein
Functions and applications:
1. For eye protection:
Lutein can absorb blue light. The sun's ultraviolet, blue light into eyes will produce a large number of free radicals, cause cataracts, macular degeneration and even cancer. The human's eye contains high level of lutein which can not be produced by human' bodies and which must be supplemented by intake of it. Studies show that intake of lutein will help slow the aging, degradation, disease occur of eyes and reduce the incidence of eye-diseases and protect the retina from light damage.
2. Used as a pigment:
Orange natural pigment is widely used in chicken feed and also in some food, but the scope is limited because they do not dissolve in water.
3. Anti-oxidant:
The latest studies show that lutein is helpful for the treatment of heart disease and may prevent arterial wall thickening.