Lutein Powder

 

Lutein powder is a natural fat-soluble carotenoid belonging to the "macular pigment" family. Together with zeaxanthin, it is the core component of the macula of the human retina. Its characteristics include:

 

• Optical filtering: absorbs blue light (400-500nm) to reduce the oxidative damage of high-energy light to the fundus.

 

• Antioxidant: neutralizes free radicals and protects cell membranes and mitochondrial function.

 

• The human body cannot synthesize it autonomously: it must be obtained through diet or supplements, and the concentration in the blood is directly related to dietary intake.

 

 

1. Food sources

 

• Dark green vegetables: spinach, kale, mustard greens.
• Orange-yellow fruits and vegetables: pumpkin, corn, citrus fruits.
• Animal sources: egg yolk, 0.3 mg/piece, depending on the degree of chicken feed fortification).
• Others: algae (such as Haematococcus pluvialis), marigold extracts are often used in supplements).

 

2. Factors affecting bioavailability

 

• Cooking methods: Heating can destroy plant cell walls and increase absorption by about 20%.
• Fat synergy: Eating with oils and fats promotes absorption.
• Processed foods: Some fortified foods contain lutein.

 

 

Analysis	Specification	Result	Test method
Physical Description
Appearance	Orange-Red Powder	Orange-Red Powder	Visual
Odor	Characteristic	Characteristic	Organoleptic
Particle size	90% pass 80 mesh	90% pass 80 mesh	80 Mesh Screen
Chemical Tests
Assay (Lutein)	60.0% Min	60.15%	HPLC
Loss on drying	5.0% Max	1.82%	5g/105℃/2hrs
Ash Contents	5.0% Max	1.12%	2g/525℃/3hrs
Residual Solvents	50.0 ppm, Only Ethanol	<30.0 ppm	/
Heavy metals	5.0 ppm Max	<3.0 ppm	AAS
Lead	3.0 ppm Max	<1.0 ppm	AAS
Arsenic	3.0 ppm Max	<1.0 ppm	AAS
Microbiology Control
Total Bacteria Count	1,000cfu/g Max	<280cfu/g	AOAC
Yeast & Mold	100cfu/g Max	<10cfu/g	AOAC
Coliform	30.0 MPN/g Max	<3.0 MPN/g	AOAC
Conclusion	Complies with the standards.
General Status	Non-GMO, ISO Certificated.
Function: Natural Pigment & Eye care & Antioxidant.
Packing and Storage
Packing: Pack in paper-carton and two plastic-bags inside.
Shelf life: 2 year when properly stored.
Storage: Store in a well-closed place with constant low temperature and no direct sun light.

 

 

 

1. Eye protection

• Preventing age-related macular degeneration (AMD): Studies have shown that daily intake of 10 mg lutein + 2 mg zeaxanthin can reduce the risk of AMD by 43%.
• Relieve eye fatigue: Filter blue light to improve dry eye and glare sensitivity caused by long-term eye use.

 

2. Antioxidant and anti-inflammatory

• Cardiovascular protection: Inhibit low-density lipoprotein (LDL) oxidation and reduce the risk of atherosclerosis.
• Skin health: Reduce UV-induced collagen degradation and delay photoaging.

 

3. Cognitive function
Lutein powder can cross the blood-brain barrier and improve cognitive flexibility in the elderly.

 

4. Maternal and child health
Lutein supplementation during pregnancy helps infant visual and neurological development.

 

5. Metabolic regulation
Obesity intervention: Regulate adipocyte differentiation genes and improve insulin sensitivity.

 

 

6. Improve intelligence
There are many definitions of intelligence, including but not limited to abstract thinking, understanding, self-awareness, communication, reasoning, learning, affective knowledge, and the ability to plan and solve problems.

 

Regardless of body fat percentage, subjects with a higher density of macular pigment (referring to lutein molecules in the retina) obviously have better intelligence. Therefore, supplementing lutein powder can increase the content of macular pigment, thereby improving intelligence.

 

7. Prevent cardiovascular disease
Cardiovascular and related metabolic abnormalities can be said to be a large part of various health problems. People with metabolic abnormalities are three times more likely to suffer from cardiovascular disease than the average person. Related cardiovascular risk factors include high blood pressure, High cholesterol, high blood sugar.

 

Studies have found that lutein has good anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties. Ingesting more lutein or having a higher concentration of lutein powder in the blood can help achieve the following states:

 

• Reduce the risk of coronary heart disease by 12%
• Reduce the risk of stroke by 18%
• Reduce the risk of metabolic syndrome by 25%, which mainly includes health problems such as obesity, blood pressure, blood sugar, and dyslipidemia.

 

 

Lutein is safe when used in moderation. In the 5-year large-scale AREDS2 study, no toxicity or adverse reactions were found in taking Lutein at a daily dose of 10 mg.

 

The only confirmed side effect is yellowing of the skin on the hands and feet, which is caused by long-term large-dose or overdose, also known as carotenemia.

 

The reason is that the body is more sensitive to lutein powder, and the metabolism is not enough, which will cause the skin to turn yellow. People who don't know it still have it. Thought it was jaundice.

 

Carotenemia is harmless to the human body. As long as the intake is reduced, the yellowing of the skin will gradually subside, so there is no need to worry too much.

 

 

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