Marigold extract Introduction

Also known as "plant lutein", it co exists with zeaxanthin in nature. Lutein and zeaxanthin are the main components of plant pigments such as corn, vegetables, fruits and flowers. They are also the main pigments in the macular region of human retina. In nature, lutein has the highest content in dark green leafy vegetables such as cabbage, kale and spinach, as well as flowers such as marigold and marigold. Human eyes contain high amounts of lutein and zeaxanthin, but these two elements cannot be made by the human body. They must be supplemented by foods containing lutein and zeaxanthin. If they are lack of these two elements, the eyes will be blind.

Lutein, which is found in some vegetables, fruits and egg yolks, is a beneficial nutrient. It belongs to the carotenoid family. Carotenoids are a class of chemicals related to vitamin A. β- Carotene is well known as a precursor of vitamin A, but there are about 600 other compounds in this family that need to be understood. They have a lot besides lutein, for example α- Carotene, lycopene, zeaxanthin and β- Zeaxanthin.

In the plant world, carotenoids such as lutein mainly add color to sweet potatoes, carrots and other vegetables and fruits. In the human body, lutein and zeaxanthin constitute the main pigment in the center of the retina, which is the most sensitive to vision. Although lutein is not considered as an essential nutrient, studies have shown that it plays a great role in maintaining normal vision and preventing eye diseases, such as age-related macular degeneration (ARMD), cataracts and so on. Adequate intake of carotenoids can also reduce the prevalence of colorectal cancer and heart disease.

Andy Biotech's Marigold extract can be used in food supplement such as solid drinks,hard and soft capsule,cakes and so on.