The concept of losing or even diminishing sight is one of the most frightening things for most people. Sight impairment is often a consequence of aging, usually starting with the need to use those "cheaters" also known as reading glasses you can pick up at any drug or chain store. Sound diet and lifestyle habits can help keep the eyes and vision healthy, but supplementation can help more. Two Marigold derivatives -- lutein and zeaxanthin -- are antioxidants specific to eye and vision support, with compelling science to support daily consumption. Plus, more recent research has revealed that each has cosmeceutical applications to preserve healthy skin, the largest organ in the body. |
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A large body of scientific evidence supporting lutein's eye
health benefits is the primary growth driver of this market
globally. Several studies have documented the beneficial
effects of consuming lutein, such as reducing the risk of
age-related macular degeneration (AMD) and cataract and
even slowing the progression of the disease. This augurs
well for the global lutein market, given that eye health
ranks among the top five health concerns in the United
States, as well as in various countries across the European
Union (EU). Lutein and Zeaxanthin may be used to support against development of age-related macular degeneration (ARMD) and to support overall healthy structure of the eye and function of vision. In addition, newer compelling research shows that lutein and zeaxanthin are effective in skin- health/anti-aging cosmeceuticals for photoprotective properties and hydration. |
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The two Marigold derivatives -- lutein and zeaxanthin are
not stable in character, which fast degraded when meeting
with light, the heat and oxygen. After degradation, they
turn to other substance.
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Reference 1. 2011 Feb 4. [Epub ahead of print] Determinants of Macular Pigment Optical Density and its Relation to Age-Related Maculopathy -- Results from the Muenster Aging and Retina Study (MARS). Dietzel M, Zeimer M, Heimes B, Claes B, Pauleikhoff D, Hense HW. 2. 2007;60:168-75. Application of nutrigenomics in eye health. Delcourt C. 3. 2007;20(4):199-210. Epub 2007 Apr 19. Beneficial long-term effects of combined oral/topical antioxidant treatment with the carotenoids lutein and zeaxanthin on human skin: a double-blind, placebo-controlled study. Palombo P, Fabrizi G, Ruocco V, Ruocco E, Fluhr J, Roberts R, Morganti P. 4. 2010 Jul 28;58(14):8259-64. Lutein content and in vitro antioxidant activity of different cultivars of Indian marigold flower ( Tagetes patula L.) extracts. Bhattacharyya S, Datta S, Mallick B, Dhar P, Ghosh S. |
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