Zeaxanthin
Clinically proven to have an important role in maintaining the health and function of the human macula. Zeaxanthin protects the eyes against oxidative stress and conditions associated with sunlight damage, such as cataracts and macular degeneration. This naturally occurring carotenoid is synthesized only by plants.
Carotenoids in the macula, a small, focused area of the retina, absorb 40% to 90% of blue light, and therefore are in major need of protection. This is where zeaxanthin comes in. This carotenoid is responsible for increasing the retina’s macular pigment, which protects different areas of the retina from extremely damaging blue light. Macular pigment therefore acts like a sunscreen for your eyes, helping you preserve your vision.
Technical insights:
- Country of origin: China
- Part used: Tagetes erecta L flowers
- Solvent for extraction: Ethanol/water
- Stored form: Red orange suspension liquid
Pesticide Free
Fertilizer Free
Ingredient Benefits
Provides natural protection for the eyes
Zeaxanthin is selectively absorbed and sequestered in the retina. Increased dietary intake of zeaxanthin is associated with increased macular pigment density (the thickness of the protective layer of carotenoids in the macula) in healthy adults. Epidemiological studies have reported an inverse association between dietary intake of lutein and zeaxanthin and the risk of developing age-related ocular diseases such as AMD and cataracts
Filters out UV light
Researchers have established that the basic biology of the macular carotenoids is protecting the retina and supporting visual performance by acting as blue light filters, quenching reactive oxygen species (ROS) and inhibiting lipid peroxidation of cellular membranes generated from photo-oxidation.
In the eye, zeaxanthin is a carotenoid found in the lens and is a powerful antioxidant. Research shows that it can protect the lens’s proteins, lipids and DNA from oxidative damage and is able to absorb short wave blue light.
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