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What is Marigold Flower Petals Extract? What is Lutein? Application and Value of

From: Michael Derrida MDidea Group
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Date: 9/15/2003
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What is Marigold Flower Petals Extract? What is Lutein? Application and Value of Lutein as super remedy.

◇◇◇◇◇◇◇◇◇◇◇◇◇◇◇◇◇◇◇◇◇◇◇◇◇◇◇ What are lutein and zeaxanthin? Zeaxanthin and Lutein:

Zeaxanthin is isomeric with Lutein. These two carotene alcohols differ from e ach other just by the shift of a single double bond so that in Zeaxanthin all dou ble bonds are conjugated. Zeaxanthin always accompanies Lutein in nature (see MERCK INDEX). In Tagetes (Marigold) blossom extract, the usual source of Lutein, about 4% o f the total is Zeaxanthin. Lutein is a natural pigment of the carotenoid family. It is widely found in n ature the lutein and its isomer zeaxanthin are the main xanthophylls in marigold flowers and also in vegetables and fruits.

What is lutein?Where does Lutein origin from?

The names of both of these yellow colored phytonutrients reflect their natura l hue with lutein being derived from the Latin word luteus meaning golden yellow while zea refers to the corn genus and xantho- is derived from a Greek word that means yellow. While these carotenoids both have yellow pigments, they are found c oncentrated in foods of others colors, notably leafy green vegetables, since thes e foods also feature a host of other phytonutrients pigments in addition to lutei n and zeaxanthin.

Lutein is a yellow plant pigment in the carotenoid family. Yellow and orange vegetables have only trace amounts of lutein; large amounts are found in green ve getables like broccoli, collard greens, kale, and spinach. Lutein is also availab le as a supplement made from marigold flowers. Lutein is part of the zanthophyll( Zanthophyll family of pigments, which also includes astaxanthin and canthaxanthin ). Because they do not have the pro-vitamin A activity of beta carotene, these "o ther" carotenoids have been over-looked until recently.

Natural Lutein could be used as nutritional supplement,protect the skin from sun damage,prevent LDL cholesterol from oxidizing,lower risk of heart disease,lut ein also inhibiting lung cancer, prostate cancer and ovarian cancers,and inhibiti ng breast tumor, lutein also Prevents clogged arteries,lutein Delays lung aging, Lutein Combats arthritis, lutein Promote Eye Health and protect eyes,so Lutein ca n help decrease Night Blindness and vision ability in darkness,new research from lab center of MDidea Group would discover more new character and applications of Rutein recently.

Identification of Lutein---An important carotenoid

Formular: C40H50O2 M.W. 568.9

Natural Origin of Lutein: Marigold flowers (Tagetes erecta) are grown, harvested, dried, and then pelle ts are manufactured from the dried flower petals (ref. to the flowchart). These a re then extracted according to high standard specifications. The primary sources of marigold flowers are mainly from Asia, but can also be from other areas. The m arigold extract is heated to increase flowability and then purified by a patented process. This process removes the fatty acids commonly found in marigold extract and produces crystalline lutein and zeaxanthin.

Lutein and zeaxanthin are generated using a proprietary technology, which inc ludes a saponification and crystallization step, and does not include chemical sy nthesis, but rather extracts the lutein from the natural source material. The cry stals are then washed to remove contaminants and collected by centrifugation, fol lowed by drying.

A marigold flower contains abundant amounts of a valuable antioxidant compoun d called lutein (LOO-teen). The lutein, contained within the flower’s petals, is extracted and purified through a patented process and formulated into a natural, crystalline lutein extract ingredient under the name MDidea Marigold Extract. It then is added to an array of foods and dietary supplements from multivitamins to fruit and vegetable juices.

Lutein as Commercially prepared Marigold flower extract(Tagetes erecta) was s aponified and analyzed for carotenoid composition. HPLC analyses were performed o n two normal-phase columns (beta-Cyclobond and silica) amd pm a C(30) reversed-ph ase column. The extract contained 93% utilizable pigments (detected at 450 nm), consistin g of all-trans and cid isomers of zeaxanthin (5%), all-trans and cis isomers of l utein, and lutein esters (88%). All were identified by chromatographic retention, UV-visible spectra, and pos itive ion electro spray mass spectrometry in comparison to authentic standards.

So we know that,Lutein is a carotenoid pigment found mainly Marigold(Big Mari gold,mainly in Marigold flower petals,Latin Name:Tagetes Erecta)is chemically bon ded to various types of fatty acids.also could be found in spinach, kale, amarant h, red paprika, leeks, peas, romain lettuce,collard and mustard greens and certai n flowers.

Lutein in nutritional supplements and large quantity is usually derived from Marigold(marigold flower petals).

Lutein as super natureal antioxidant(Lutein as antioxidant)?

Antioxidant Activity: In recent years, carotenoids have received a tremendous amount of attention a s potential anti-cancer and anti-aging compounds. Carotenoids are powerful antiox idants, protecting the cells of the body from damage caused by free radicals. Car otenoids, and specifically beta-carotene, are also believed to enhance the functi on of the immune system. As an overall antioxidant, Lutein is a key with other antioxidants in the mec hanism of preventing the deleterious effects of oxidation processes and fighting against free radicals in the body.

Antioxidant Character of Lutein: *1>.Lutein also is the main carotenoid antioxidant identified with the lens o f the eye and may play a role in the prevention of cataracts. *2>.Lutein has been found to have specific applications for the eye, in maint aining optimum eye health whilst preventing macular degeneration. Lutein’s antioxidant qualities may help promote healthy skin during sun expo sure, whether lutein is consumed in the diet or applied to the skin through a gro wing number of personal care products containing supplemental Lutein.

Marigold (Tagetes Erecta)flower extracts used as nutritional supplement. Contrary to previous findings, insignificant levels (<0.3%) of lutein oxidati on products were detected in the saponified extract. This compositional determina tion is important for the application of marigold extract in nutritional suppleme nts and increases its value as a poultry fee colorant because it contains more bi ologically useful lutein compounds than previously believed.

Lutein and the Skin. Lutein as skin cancer inhibitor and care skin: Since commonly agreed and well-known in public sphere of post-modern bio-scie nce that antioxidant levels can actually protect the skin from sun damage and the onslaught of the aging process. So the presence of lutein and other antioxidants in the skin, togethor with b eta-carotene seemed effective in protecting the cells from UVA damage. also lutein as good antioxidant help to inhibit free radical from skin, and l utein could act as best free radical inhibitor. and help to make skin more clean and health, show good appearance.

Lutein and the Heart. Lutein as inhibitor of LDL cholesterol Oxidizing: Lutein is found in HDL, or 'good' cholesterol and this mean lutein prevent LD L cholesterol from oxidizing. Evidence from a 1994 study in Circulation suggested that one of the reasons the French have a low risk of heart disease is that they consume foods rich of lutein content like spinach and collard greens.

Lutein as cancer inhibitor and Lutein as inhibitor of tumor: Lutein consumption has also been associated with reduced risk of heart diseas e and cancer of the cervix, breast and lungs possibly due to its anti-oxidant abi lity and concentration of these carotenoids in these body tissues, even during di seased states. A recent study by Tufts University and Korean investigators revealed a dramat ic 88% drop in breast cancer in women who had the highest blood concentrations of lutein.

Lutein and its oxidative metabolites in chemoprevention of cancer: Carotenoids are abundant in fruits and vegetables and have been proposed as c ancer protective compounds because of their antioxidant and provitamin A activiti es.

Lutein, an abundant carotenoid in many fruits and vegetables but without vita min A activity, has been shown to possess strong antioxidant capability in labora tory studies. Results from the present clinical study from Beltsville demonstrate that lutein and zeaxanthin, an isomer of lutein, are partially oxidized in vivo to several metabolites. These observations confirm the antioxidant activity of lu tein in vivo which supports one of the proposed cancer protective mechanisms of c arotenoids. Results and conclusions from these studies will benefit the diet and health community as well as policy makers.

Lutein as cancer inhibitor: Researchers at the University of Utah Medical School found that the highest c onsumers of lutein (a mere 2.4mg daily) were 17% less likely to develop colon can cer than those who ate the least (300 micrograms). Generally, the more lutein con sumed, the lower the risk. High lutein also has been linked to fewer lung, prosta te and ovarian cancers. In animals, lutein even slowed the growth of breast tumors. In test tubes, it killed cancer cells. Lutein(Marigold Extract) as enhancer of immunity and inhibitor of Mammary tum ors

The effects of dietary lutein from marigold extract on the development and gr owth of a transplantable murine mammary tumor and onlymphocyte function were inve stigated. See the Experiment as following: Mice Experiment of Lutein Against mammary tumor Mice were fed a diet containing 0.1% or 0.4% of lutein. In experiment 1, mice were fed on the diets for 3 weeks and infused with mamm ary tumor cells into the mammary gland. Result show that dietary lutein increased tumor latency and inhibited mammary tumor growth in a dose-dependent manner. The incidence of palpable tumors on day 28 post-infusion and final tumor weight were lower in mice fed lutein.

In experiment 2, dietary lutein enhanced phytohemagglutinin-induced lymphocyt e proliferation but had no effect on interleukin-2 production or lymphocyte cytot oxicity. Therefore dietary lutein increased tumor latency, suppressed mammary tum or growth and enhanced lymphocyte proliferation.

Lutein Prevents clogged arteries:Lutein as inhibitor of blood-vessel clogging

A University of Southern California professor, James H. Dwyer, compared the c arotid (neck) arteries of middle-aged people. In 18 months, people with the lowes t blood lutein had four times the carotid thickening of people with the highest l evels. (Thickening is a sign of blood-vessel clogging throughout the body.) Proba ble reason: Cells bathed in lutein were less likely to help "bad" LDL cholesterol stick to artery walls.

Lutein Delays lung aging:how lutein protect lung and lutein as lung enhancer.

People who eat the most lutein have "younger" lungs According to new research at the State University of New York at Buffalo. In fact, high lutein shaved one to two years off lung age as indicated by sta ndard lung function tests in 1,616 men and women, ages 35 to 79. (High vitamin E intake also boosted breathing capacity.) Lutein seems especially important for sm okers.

Lutein Combats arthritis:Lutein as inhibitor of arthritis Lutein may even help block osteoarthritis pain and disability in 16 million A mericans. Researchers at the National Institutes of Health of USA recently discovered t hat people with the highest blood lutein concentration were about 70% less likely to have arthritis of the knee and other joint tissues.

Nutrition for the Eyes:Lutein as AMD inhibitor,Cataract inhibitor,and eyes be nefitor. Health Claims:Proponents say lutein staves off cataracts and age-related macu lar degeneration (AMD).and AMD is the leading cause of blindness among the elderl y.

The Need for Lutein from AMD treatment: Insufficient levels of lutein in the macula has been linked as a risk factor in the onset of age-related macular degeneration (AMD), the leading cause of irre versible blindness amoung adults over 50. Eye research has also suggested that lu tein deposits may reduce the formation of cataracts and retinal diseases.

and What is Age-related Macular Degeneration(AMD)?please read on: The two commonest causes of blindness in the elderly age group are CATARACT a nd MACULAR DEGENERATION. Numerous studies show that what one eats can have a significant effect on hea lth of the macula. Unfortunately, once a person has macular degeneration, a healt hy diet is not enough to deter the progression of this disease. and a kind of Mac ular Degeneration caused by many reasons and mainly as the name of Aged and appea r more oftenly on old person called Age-related Macular Degeneration(AMD). and wh at is the appearance and symons of AMD? Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is the leading cause of irreversible b lindness among Americans age 65 and older. More than half of all Americans experience cataracts, a clouding of the eye's lens. Preventative measures are important because eye diseases develop over a long period of time. By the time patients are diagnosed with AMD in their 60's or 70's , the disease may have been developing for 20 years or more. Common Synoms of AMD: Symptoms of macular degeneration are blurred vision, di storted vision or dark spots,dark blindness,etc.

Only the levels of nutrients found in foods and in typical multivitamins are not sufficient to significantly impact the progression of the disease. And Lutein has beed documentedly and clinically proved under the guidance of modern science with positivism core that act as good inhibitor of AMD. And Why? p lease read on:

Mechanism of Lutein for against AMD ? Lutein is an antioxidant carotenoid that occurs in nature with zeaxanthin. Di etary lutein and zeaxanthin concentrate in the eye’s macula and lens, as well as the skin, breast and cervical tissue.

Promote Eye Health: The eyes are repositories for carotenoids with lutein and zeaxanthin concentr ated in the retina and lens. In the eye, lutein is the primary carotenoid present in the central area of t he retina, called macula. Lutein is thought to act as a filter to protect the lig ht-sensitive photoreceptor cells (cone cells) in macula from potentially damaging forms of light and light-originated free radical damages. Dietary lutein is cons idered an essential micronutrient for normal vision.

How it Works? Your body uses lutein to make macular pigment (MP) in your retina, and this s ubstance protects your eyes from the sun's harmful blue light rays, which can dam age your retina and lead to AMD. MP shields your eyes like a pair of sunglasses, explains Richard Bone, Ph.D., a lutein researcher at Florida International Univer sity in Miami. Lutein, an antioxidant, also fights the free radicals that contrib ute to eye damage.

Like beta-carotene that makes carrots orange and lycopene that makes tomatoes red, lutein is a carotenoid. Lutein is the pigment that makes corn yellow, and l utein gives marigolds their brilliant golden color. One of the most interesting a spects of the way carotenoids interact with the human body - beyond their broad s pectrum antioxidant activity - is their tendency to be "organ specific." Differen t carotenoids have an affinity for different organs in the body. In the case of l utein, lutein is found concentrated in the structure of our eyes. Both lutein and zeaxanthin protect the macula from degeneration normally asso ciated with aging and oxidative stress. The macula is located behind the lens of the eyes, and it is responsible for focus and color differentiation. Lutein is especially important to relieve eye disorders, such as Macular Dege neration and cataracts. Lutein and Zeaxanthin are deposited specifically in the m acula of the eye, and its role postulated to prevent photo-oxidation. Macular Deg eneration is the leading cause of blindness in adults over the age of 40 years ol d, for which there is no cure or treatment. Utilizing Hero chromatic flicker photometry to determine macular pigment leve ls, researchers from the Netherlands found that lutein ester supplements increase d macular pigment optical density, a significant finding since the macular pigmen t may protect against AMD.

Lutein and benefit of lutein to the retina of eyes: Science has shown that lutein is a primary component of the macula, an area w ithin the retina in the human eye. This macular lutein may protect eyes from some of the damaging effects of the sun by filtering blue light. Healthy lutein level s also help counteract the gradual deterioration of the macula from aging. Such d amage to the macula can result in the onset of AMD, or age-related macular degene ration, the leading cause of vision loss in western populations. The process of vision involves light being focused through the lens and onto the retina, the paper-thin tissue lining the back of the eye&shy;ball. The centra l portion of the retina, called the macula, receives the most light. Its millions of cells produce the sharp vision needed to read and see objects clearly. With a ge, tiny blood vessels grow over this area, causing a gradual distortion and loss of vision. This degeneration of the macular region of the retina is the leading cause of irreversible visual impairment in the USA today. It affects almost 20% of people past the age of 65. Research has shown that these people have lower than normal amounts of macular pigment, which suggests the protective role played by these pi gments. In fact, the latest research suggests that low levels of mac&shy;ular pig ment is a cause, rather than a result, of macular deterioration. More Experiment and Report prove that lutein has super ability to inhibiting AMD,so please read on:

Report1:Research compared the macular pigment levels of healthy eyes with tho se eyes of people with AMD. The researchers report that for the first time, they were able to objectively measure lutein and zeaxanthin levels in the eyes of livi ng people in a large clinical study. Bernstein measured macular carotenoid levels in 93 eyes from 63 patients with AMD and in 220 normal eyes from 138 volunteers using resonance Raman spectroscopy.

The researchers found that macular carotenoid levels decline with age, reachi ng a stable low level after the age of 60, the age when AMD incidence begins to r ise dramatically. They also found that macular pigment levels in the eyes of AMD patients not consuming high-dose lutein supplements were 32 per cent lower than e lderly normal eyes.

Lutein acts as a yellow light filter in the eye, accumulating in tiny amounts directly in front of the cones of the retina, in an area called the macula. Macu lar disease patients experience a slow progressive loss of central vision, a loss of color vision, and difficulty reading and recognizing faces. About 10 million senior Americans show signs of macular degeneration and about four million have l ost a significant amount of their central vision.

A 400-500% increased risk for macular degeneration is also experienced by pos tmenopausal females. Eighty-three percent of ophthalmologists recommend antioxida nt supplements for their macular disease patients, but until recently these were zinc-based formulas that did not include lutein. Now researchers have found that adults who consume six milligrams of lutein daily from their diet have a signific ant decrease in their risk of developing macular disease.

Researchers studying macular degeneration as well as lung cancer are finding that supplementing with less beta-carotene and more lutein gives better results. This could be explained in part by the fact that these fat-soluble carotenoids co mpete for absorption and transportation. One answer might be to take these two nu trients each day at different meals. Beta carotene remains an important antioxida nt nutrient. For instance, it may be more important in helping another eye disord er, retinitis pigmentosa. This is characterized by a progressive loss of night vi sion. Carotenoid blood levels of individuals with a diet high in fruits and veget ables were 20% lutein, 20% lycopene, 10% beta carotene and 6% alpha carotene and the remainder other carotenoids.

Why necessary to taste lutein and the damage of less lutein in body? Because the human body does not naturally manufacture lutein, people must rel y on lutein-rich foods or lutein supplements to maintain optimal levels of lutein in the eye. A 1994 Harvard University study showed six milligrams of lutein, equ al to about one-third cup of cooked spinach, is likely to be a beneficial daily a mount in reducing the risk of AMD. If you're not going to get that amount daily, it won't hurt to add a multivitamin that includes lutein, says Robert Abel, M.D., a leading ophthalmologist practicing in Wilmington, Del., and an advisory board member of the Lutein Information Bureau.

So,We know Lutein supplementation may be beneficial for the management of age -related macular degeneration, the leading cause of blindness in older people. St udies show that people who eat more lutein-containing foods appear to be less lik ely to develop macular degeneration. Lutein supplements absorb better when taken with meals. Thus far, no lutein t oxicity or side effect has been found.Observational studies have noted that highe r dietary intake of lutein and zeaxanthin is related to reduced risk of cataracts and age-related macular degeneration, two eye conditions for which there is mini mal options when it comes to effective prevention. Researchers speculate that the se carotenoids may promote eye health through their ability to protect the eyes f rom light-induced oxidative damage and aging through both their antioxidant actio ns as well as their ability to filter out UV light.

And more from this:Lutein Against Night Blindness

What is Night Blindness? Night blindness is one of the most common vision problems night blindness. Vi tamin A is actually a cure for this condition. Triple B SuperVision contains adeq uate dose of Vitamin A in its natural precursor form, beta-carotene. Lutein (a me mber of xanthophylls) is an antioxidant and consists one of a large group of over 600 compounds known as the carotenoid pigments. These pigments give yellow, gree n or orange coloration to vegetables and fruits and they are precursors for Vitam in A. Lutein is naturally found in egg yolk, and several plants including some fl owers, red peppers, collard greens, kale, leeks, peas, romain lettuce, mustard an d spinach.

In the eye, lutein is the primary carotenoid present in the central area of t he retina, called macula. Lutein is thought to act as a filter to protect the lig ht-sensitive photoreceptor cells (cone cells) in macula from potentially damaging forms of light and light-originated free radical damages. Dietary lutein is cons idered an essential micronutrient for normal vision. Lutein supplementation may b e beneficial for the management of age-related macular degeneration, the leading cause of blindness in older people. Studies show that people who eat more lutein- containing foods appear to be less likely to develop macular degeneration. Lutein supplements absorb better when taken with meals. Thus far, no lutein toxicity or side effect has been found.

Additional Note Evidence: Some Cases for Lutein as eye protector: Several large-scale observational human studies have found a correlation betw een a lutein-rich diet and healthy eyes. Placebo-controlled studies on lutein hav e not been done, and researchers have not yet tested lutein supplements in the la b. Case1:One eight-year observational study of 36,644 men published in the Ameri can Journal of Clinical Nutrition in 1999 found that those men who consumed lutei n-rich foods more than twice a week had 19 percent fewer cataract surgeries than those who ate fewer lutein-rich foods. A smaller study in Ophthalmology last Octo ber reported similar results. Case2:Another observational study, published in the Journal of the American M edical Association in 1994, analyzed the dietary intake of carotenoids (including lutein) for 356 people with advanced AMD and 520 people without AMD. More of the participants who didn't have AMD consumed more daily servings (six or more) of c arotenoid-rich foods (especially spinach or collard greens) than participants who had advanced AMD. Case3:One study using lutein supplements resulted in a 15% increase in macula r pigment levels after 72 days. Case4:In another study, people who consumed the equivalent of 6 mg of lutein per day were 40% less likely to experience macular problems. Case5:Another study using sets of identical twins demonstrated that macular l utein concentrations were related to dietary lutein. After consumption, lutein is found in significant quantities in blood serum, suggesting high bioavailability.

Lutein Study Results According to Nutritional Outlook, a magazine dedicated to reporting on the cr eation, production, and distribution of nutritional supplements, eye health is on e of the leading consumer health concerns in the United States. The focus of much of this concern is age-related macular degeneration or AMD. It affects more Amer icans than cataracts and glaucoma combined, and is caused by the deterioration of the central portion of the retina, often the result of damage done by harmful UV rays and free radicals. Researchers believe that some natural antioxidants may be the key to reducing the risk of AMD. Two such antioxidants are lutein and zeaxanthin, which can be f ound in dark green, leafy vegetables like spinach and collard greens. These are t he only two carotenoids found in the retina. The relationship of lutein and macular health is strong because of the specif ic deposition of the macula. As an antioxidant, lutein deposits in the macula, th e part of the eye that controls vision, and helps filter out harmful blue light p reventing it from reaching and damaging the sensitive back tissue of the retina." Lutein and zeaxanthin can also be found in supplement form, usually derived from marigold flower concentrate.

Suggestions: For reasons scientists have yet to pinpoint, parts of the retina and the macu la become diseased. As AMD progresses, tiny, fragile blood vessels begin to devel op in the retina. These vessels often leak blood and fluid that damages the retin a even further. Blurred vision may be the first symptom. Straight lines begin to appear crooked. Dark or empty spaces may block central vision.

Lifetime Wellness Is Key. Everybody assumes their vision will worsen as they age. Most people are surprised to learn they can promote healthy vision before th ey reach 65. Lutein in the diet can play a role in maintaining healthy eyes.

Dosage:How much lutein is enough? Dosage:6mg daily. Nutrition experts currently use 6 milligrams a day as a reliable guideline. A simple prescription of 10 mg. Of lutein per day could mean the difference b etween being able to see and not being able to see. The two commonest causes of blindness in the elderly age group are CATARACT a nd MACULAR DEGENERATION.

Clinical trials have shown a direct relationship between Macular degeneration and Carotenoid deficiency. The autopsy of eyes with age related macular degenera tion have shown 30% less Lutein and Zeaxanthin as compared to healthy eyes. Withi n 5 months of consuming 10 mg. of Lutein per day, the pigment level of Macula inc reased by 20% in a small clinical trial.

Lutein has also shown to be effective in preventing Cataract. Hence, a simple prescription of 10 mg. Of lutein per day could mean the diffe rence between being able to see and not being able to see.

Get your lutein here Best food sources Per 1/2 cup Kale, cooked 10mg Collard greens, cooked 7.7mg Spinach, raw 3.3mg cooked 6.3mg Broccoli, raw 1mg cooked 1.7mg Brussels sprouts, cooked 1.7mg Corn, cooked 1.2mg (FYI: Egg yolks have tiny amounts of lutein -- about 0.2mg per yolk -- becaus e chickens eat corn.)

What are current public health recommendations for lutein, zeaxanthin and car otenoids? To date, no recommended dietary intake levels have been established for lutein, zeaxanthin and carotenoids. In an effort to set such recommendations, th e Institute of Medicine at the National Academy of Sciences reviewed the existing scientific research on carotenoids in 2000. Despite the large body of population-based research that links high consumpti on of foods containing beta-carotene and other carotenoids with a reduced risk of several chronic diseases, the Institute of Medicine concluded that this evidence was not strong enough to support a required carotenoid intake level because it i s not yet known if the health benefits associated with carotenoid-containing food s are due to the carotenoids or to some other substance in the food. However, the National Academy of Sciences supports the recommendations of var ious health agencies, which encourage individuals to consume five or more serving s of fruits and vegetable every day.

Lutein is usually found in the following types of products: Eyecare formulas:These products feature a number of nutrients that protect vi sion. Products may include 6 milligrams of lutein. Multivitamin formulas:Check the label to see if lutein is included. Single nutrient:Some products contain only lutein, 6 milligrams or more.

Lutein Absorb:SERUM RESPONSE OF LUTEIN IN HUMANS AFTER INGESTION OF A LUTEIN SUPPLEMENT OR SPINACH

A study was conducted in healthy men to investigate the blood levels of lutei n (a pigment found in spinach) after eating a single large oral dose or spinach. Subjects ate an oral dose of pure lutein supplement or chopped, cooked spinach co ntaining an equal amount of lutein, with a liquid diet containing fat. The amount of lutein that appeared in the blood was significantly greater in both the lutei n supplement and spinach groups when compared to a control group, but was not dif ferent between the two experimental groups. These data suggest that the amount of lutein that gets into the body from supplements is similar to that contained in spinach when eaten as part of a fat containing diet.

Basic and Common Knowledge of Lutein As for brief info of this super substance named lutein, you just need to reme mber some basic info useful as following:

Basic Characters: Lutein is a yellow plant pigment in the carotenoid family Lutein (LOO-teen) is a carotenoid found in vegetables and fruits. Antioxidant Character of Lutein:As an overall antioxidant, Lutein is a key wi th other antioxidants in the mechanism of preventing the deleterious effects of o xidation processes and fighting against free radicals in the body.

Lutein could be used as nutritional supplement Lutein as skin cancer inhibitor and care skin: Lutein and the Heart. Lutein as inhibitor of LDL cholesterol Oxidizing: Lutein as cancer inhibitor and Lutein as inhibitor of tumor. Lutein Prevents clogged arteries:Lutein as inhibitor of blood-vessel clogging

Lutein Delays lung aging:how lutein protect lung and lutein as lung enhancer.

Lutein Combats arthritis:Lutein as inhibitor of arthritis Nutrition for the Eyes:Lutein as AMD inhibitor,Cataract inhibitor,and eyes be nefitor. Lutein Against Night Blindness

We suggest lutein taste as more reason following: Lutein is not made in the body. Lutein must be obtained from food or vitamin supplements. Lutein is found in large amounts in green, leafy vegetables such as spinach Marigold contains lutein act as a powerful antioxidant. Free radicals are uns table chemicals formed in the body during metabolism and from exposure to environ mental sources such as pollution, cigarette smoking and ultraviolet light. Lutein (an antioxidants) protect the body from these chronic disorders. Lutein also act as a powerful antioxidant, important in aiding vision.

And taste lutein products would help and bring many goodness to our health,so ,please read on: Health Conditions

What health conditions require special emphasis on lutein, zeaxanthin and car otenoids? A diet rich in carotenoid-containing foods may play a role in the prevention of the following health conditions: Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (AIDS) Age-related macular degeneration Angina pectoris Asthma Cataracts Cervical cancer Cervical dysplasia Chlamydial infection Heart disease Laryngeal cancer (cancer of the larynx) Lung cancer Male and female infertility Osteoarthritis Photosensitivity Pneumonia Prostate cancer Rheumatoid arthritis Skin cancer Vaginal candidiasis

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