Lutein (Marigold Extract)

Botanical Name : Calendula officinalis
Local Name : Marigold
Parts Used : Flowers
Actives : Lutein (Xanthophylls)

Introduction :
Lutein is known as a Xanthophyll antioxidant and is one of over 600 naturally occuring carotenoids in fruit and vegetables. Lutein is extracted from Marigold petals and purified into the crystalline forms. Our body does not manufacture lutein. Eating foods containing lutein or consuming dietary supplements that contain lutein is the only way for your body to get lutein.

How Lutein Works In The Body :
Lutein is present in the eye, blood serum, skin, cervix, brain and breast. Within the eye, lutein is highly concentrated in the macular region of the retina and is dispersed in lower amounts throughout the retina and lens.
Within the skin, lutein appears to be deposited in the epidermis (outer layers) and dermis (inner layers), providing its antioxidant and blue-light absorption functions throughout the depth of the skin.
Lutein is safe when ingested in reasonable quantities.

Medicinal uses of Lutein :

Lutein protect the macula of the eye and act as a natural filter against damaging forms of light. A simple prescription of 10 mg. Of lutein per day could mean the difference between being able to see and not being able to see.
The two most common causes of blindness in the elderly age group are Cataract and Macular Degeneration.
Clinical trials have shown a direct relationship between Macular degeneration and Carotenoid deficiency. The autopsy of eyes with age related Macular degeneration have shown 30% less Lutein and Zeaxanthin (another Antioxidant) as compared to healthy eyes. Within 5 months of consuming 10 mg of Lutein per day, the pigment level of Macula increased by 20%.
Lutein has also shown to be effective in preventing cataract in India.

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