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Why is the lutein good for your eyes?
Lutein is a carotenoid with antioxidant properties and is commonly present in many fruits, vegetables, and egg yolk. It often co-exists with zeaxanthin in nature, and is the main component of plant pigments such as corn, vegetables, fruits and flowers, as well as the main pigment in the macular area of human retina.
Lutein absorbs blue light, so it appears yellow at low concentrations and orange-red at high concentrations.Lutein affords protection against the development of the two common eye diseases of aging: cataract and macular degeneration. As the dietary lutein concentration is much lower compared to the actual requirement to reduce macular degeneration, supplementation of lutein is under consideration.
Distribution of lutein in human body:
In the human body, lutein is a fat-soluble pigment found in the eyes, skin, cervix, heart and chest that promotes health in these areas. In the eye, lutein is stored throughout the retina, lens, and macular area of the retina. It is the main carotenoid in these important parts of vision.
The function of lutein:
Lutein is an excellent antioxidant with strong antioxidant effect. In the eyes, lutein not only has a super antioxidant effect, but also can effectively filter short-wave blue light and ultraviolet light, which are the most serious damage to the retina. It is a natural filter in the eyes.
Lutein absorbs blue light and ultraviolet light:
Application of lutein in ophthalmology:
Lutein has long been proved to have excellent ability to absorb ultraviolet rays and remove oxygen free radicals, improve fundus microcirculation, have a strong protective effect on retinal tissues, especially optic cells, can enhance the activity of optic cells, significantly improve visual acuity and contrast sensitivity.
Lutein and zeaxanthin are the only carotenoids found in the retina and lens of the human eye. They are important nutrients in the eye. Without these two elements, the eye will go blind.
Lutein specification of Hunan Huakang Biotech Inc.
Product Name | Description | Characteristic | Application Field | Packing |
Lutein powder 5%~80% | Marigold as raw material, Lutein powder were prepared by Extraction, saponification, purification and other processes. | Uniform particle size and color, good fluidity | Suitable for enhancing color and nutrient of beverages and food. | 1kg or 5kg/ aluminum foil bag, 25kg/drum |
Lutein oil 1%~20% | Lutein as raw material,Vegetable oil as carrier, Lutein oil and oleoresin products were prepared by separation,purification and | Uniform particle size, | Suitable for enhancing color and nutrient of oil-based foods, such as yellow | 5 KG or 25KG/aluminum bottle |
Lutein Microcapsule Powder (CWS) 5%, 10%, | Lutein as raw material,food-grade ingredients as embedding material, Lutein microencapsulated powder were prepared by microcapsule technology into single-layer water-embedded dispersive powder. | Uniform particle size and color | Suitable for enhancing color and nutrient of beverages and food. | 1kg or 5kg/ aluminum foil bag, 25kg/drum |
Lutein microcapsules (Beadlets) 5% and 10% | Lutein as raw material, food grade ingredients as embedding materials,Beadlets were prepared by the unique double-layer embedding technology of water-dispersing or pressure-resistant particles | Double embedding, good compressive resistance, good stability, long shelf life, uniform particle size, no dust | Suitable for enhancing color and nutrient of beverages and food. | 1kg or 5kg/ aluminum foil bag, 25kg/drum |