Lutein Extract Powder and zeaxanthin: Eye and vision benefits

Lutein, also known as plant lutein, is widely found in vegetables, fruits, flowers and other plants. It is A carotenoid with vitamin A activity, and is the main pigment in the macular region of the retina of the human eyes.  Lutein extract powder is also an important antioxidant for the eyes, helping to reduce oxidative damage to the eyes. Lutein also absorbs a lot of blue light, and for people who use computers a lot, adding lutein can reduce the damage to the eyes from blue light.

Good nutrition is important to keep your eyes healthy and functioning their best throughout your lifetime. Two very important eye nutrients that may reduce your risk for macular degeneration and cataracts have names you may not be familiar with: lutein (LOO-teen) and zeaxanthin (zee-ah-ZAN-thin).

Lutein and zeaxanthin are two types of carotenoids (kuh-RAH-teh-noids), which are yellow to red pigments found widely in vegetables and other plants. Though lutein is considered a yellow pigment, in high concentrations it appears orange-red.

Eye Benefits Of Lutein And Zeaxanthin

●It is believed that lutein, zeaxanthin and meso-zeaxanthin in the macula block blue light from reaching the underlying structures in the retina, thereby reducing the risk of light-induced oxidative damage that could lead to macular degeneration (AMD).

●A number of studies have found that lutein and zeaxanthin either help prevent AMD or may slow progression of the disease.

Supplement lutein extract powder has great benefit to the eyes, but the human body cannot synthesize lutein by itself, can only be absorbed through exogenous sources, so how should complement lutein?

This can be supplemented with lutein rich foods. The following foods are good sources of lutein powder:

★Yellow corn:

Yellow corn has rich in lutein and zeaxanthin. Eating yellow corn often helps to improve the concentration of lutein in human eyes, which can filter strong light and protect eyes;

★Kiwi fruit:

Kiwi is the most abundant fruit containing lutein, and kiwi also contains rich vitamin C, with strong antioxidant effect, can discharge the abnormal accumulation of oxides in the human body, eat kiwi fruit can also be a good supplement lutein.

★Dark green vegetables:

Among these, cooked kale and cooked spinach top the list, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA).

We also can take some healthcare products has the lutein extract powder to get the zeaxanthin and lutein.

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