Marigold Extract - Lutein & Zeaxanthin

Product Introduction

Marigold extract is extracted from marigold flowers, the key functional components are lutein and zeaxanthin. They are natural carotenoids. Human eyes cannot synthesize lutein and zeaxanthin by themselves, which mainly accumulate in the retina and macula. They can filter harmful blue light, scavenge free radicals, reduce oxidative damage to eye tissues, and help maintain normal visual function. Widely used raw material for eye-health dietary supplements.

Application Fields

• Eye Health Dietary Supplements
  Manufactured into soft capsules, hard capsules, chewable tablets, powder sachets. They are classic ingredients for vision-support formulas, often combined with bilberry extract, DHA, vitamin A, zinc. Suitable for office workers, students and the elderly.
• Functional Foods & Fortified Food
  Added to infant milk powder, adult milk powder, yogurt, cereal, nutrition bars, baked goods and functional beverages as nutritional fortificant.
• Sports Nutrition Products
  Used in sports supplements to relieve visual fatigue caused by long-time training and screen exposure.
• Pet Nutraceuticals
  Raw materials for pet eye care supplements, protecting retina of dogs and cats, especially senior pets.
• Natural Food Colorants
  As natural carotenoid pigments for food coloring besides nutritional functions.