Lutein ...

Common Names: Marigold

Parts used: Flowers

Actives: Lutein (xanthophylls)

Introduction: Lutein is a natural pigment of the carotenoid family. It is widely found naturally in fruit and vegetables and also in the marigold plant. Lutein is also known as a xanthophyll antioxidant. It is isolated by solvent extraction from marigold flowers. Our body does not manufacture lutein but it gets lutein by eating foods containing lutein. Lutein is a powerful antioxidant which studies show can contribute to the protection of cells in our body. In our body lutein is present in the eye, blood serum, skin, cervix, brain and breast.

Chemistry: Lutein, a chemical found in green vegetables, is a member of a family of substances known as carotenoids. Beta-carotene is the most famous nutrient in this class. Like beta-carotene, lutein is an antioxidant that protects our cells against damage caused by dangerous, naturally occurring chemicals known as free radicals.

• Lutein plays an important role in protecting our eyes and increases our eyesight.

• Use of lutein supplements might help prevent the development of cataracts.

• Lutein supplementation may be beneficial for the management of age-related macular degeneration.

• Lutein consumption has also been associated with reduced risk of heart disease and cancer of the cervix, breast and lungs.

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