Kosher Certificate Zeaxanthin Marigold Flower Extract Lutein 10% 

What is Lutein:

 Marigold is an annual herb. Origin in Mexico, currently in China's Heilongjiang, Jilin, Inner Mongolia, Shaanxi, Yunnan and other places have large-scale cultivation. We produce all raw materials used in marigold planting base from Yunnan. Endemic soil and light conditions, making Marigold with fast growth, long flowering period, high yield and good quality, ensure a steady supply of raw materials, production of high yield, low production costs. Lutein is a carotenoid found in vegetables and fruits. It acts as an antioxidant, protecting cells against the damaging effects of free radicals.

Lutein also known as plant progesterone,is a natural pigment widely present in the banana ,kiwi,corn and marigold. Lutein is a kind of carotenoid . Lutein have very complex structures,currently can not be synthesized by manual . Lutein can be only extract  from plants. Lutein after extract  has very important application in the field of food and health.  Because the human body can not produce lutein.So we can only in food intake or additional supplementary, so more and more attention has been paid. Lutein can protect eyesight,it is a good food colorant,can regulate blood lipids,has the role of blockage of the arteries,and can fight cancer.

Functions of Lutein:

1. Lutein can protect eyesight, prevent it from descending. Protect yellow membrane in retina, inhibit macula lutea from degeneration and blurred vision. Anti-oxidation, inhibit harmful free radical from forming. Protect retina, absorb a great quantity blue light which enters our eyes.
2.Lutein have the lower macular pigment density, cut down the incidence of cataract.
3.Anti-oxidation, inhibit the activity of active oxygen-derived free radicals.
4.Inhibit artery wall from thickening and arterial embolism, cut down the oxidation of LDL cholesterol, delay arteriosclerosis.
5.Antitumous effect, inhibit breast carcinoma, carcinoma of prostate, rectal cancer, skin cancer, etc.
6.Lutein is natural pigment, strong tinting power, dosage low, color bright-colored.

Application of Centella asiatica Extract:

1. Pharmaceutical and health products:

It is mainly used in vision care products to alleviate visual fatigue, reduce incidence of AMD, retinitisp igmentosa (RP), cataract, retinopathy, myopia, floaters, and glaucoma.

2. Cosmetic

It is mainly used to whitening, anti-wrinkle and UV protection.

3.food and beverage:

In food and field, it is mainly used as food or beverage additives for colorant and nutrient.

4.feed additive:

 It is mainly used in feed additive for laying hens and table poultry to improve the color of egg yolk and chicken. Make high commercial value fishes more attractive, such as salmon, trout and spectacular fish.