Used as a colorant
1. Lutein is a excellent colorant used in food and cosmetic. American Food and Drug Administration(FDA)
has permit the application of lutein extracted from marigold to food.
2. Used as a feed additive to put color on egg yolk, fur, and flesh of poultry, aquatic product and birds.
Heath function
1. Lutein is one of basis in lens and retina of the eye, can prevent Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD),
and improve eyesight.
Medical function
1. Lutein can reduce blood sugar in type I diabetes patients effectively. Besides , it has the function of
dilation of blood vessels.
2. Is easily absorbed by human stomach and small intestine. With its function of antioxidants, it also has
the function of anti-cancer.
3. adjust blood-fat, prevent low density lipoprotein against anti oxidation, and thereby alleviate cardiomyopathy.
Can enhance human immunity and prevent coronary disease and cardiovascular sclerosis
|