Aztec Marigold Extract

Aztec Marigold Extract

Product Description

A marigold flower contains abundant amounts of a valuable antioxidant compound called lutein. The lutein, contained

within the flower's petals, is extracted and purified through a extract process.

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 .

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.

Functions

1). Protecting eyesight, tagetes erecta extract lutein is one of basis in lens and retina of the eye, can prevent

Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD), and improve eyesight.

2). Antioxidant effect, tagetes erecta extract helps prevent the body's aging caused cardiovascular hardening,

    coronary heart disease and cancer diseases
3). Tagetes erecta extract can slow down early atherosclerosis
4). Tagetes erecta extract can inhibit breast cancer, prostate cancer, colorectal cancer, skin cancer, etc

Application

1). Used in food industry, as a kind of natural colorants, tagetes erecta extract can add color to the food

2). Applied in health product field, tagetes erecta extract can complement eye nutrition, protect the retina
3). Applied in cosmetics field, tagetes erecta extract is often used to reduce the risk of age-related macular appeared

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