Lutein is a very important carotenoid for the human body. The following is an introduction to it, its efficacy and application:
Basic Introduction
Chemical structure: The chemical name of lutein is 3,3′-dihydroxy-β,α-carotene, which is a kind of carotenoid with a molecular formula of C40H56O2 and a relative molecular mass of 568.88. It has multiple conjugated double bonds, which gives it unique optical and chemical properties and can absorb light of specific wavelengths, especially blue light.
Source: Lutein is widely present in nature. Green vegetables are good sources of lutein, such as spinach, kale, broccoli, etc. Fruits such as mango and kiwi also contain a certain amount of lutein. In addition, egg yolk is also an important dietary source of lutein. For vegetarians or people who have difficulty getting enough lutein in their diet, lutein can also be obtained through nutritional supplements.
Main Effects of Lutein
Protect your eyes
Filter blue light: Lutein is highly concentrated in the macula of the retina, which can filter out a large amount of blue light that is harmful to the eyes, reduce the damage of blue light to retinal cells, and prevent eye diseases such as retinopathy.
Antioxidant effect: It can remove free radicals in the eyes, reduce oxidative stress, reduce oxidative damage to eye tissues, and help prevent age-related eye diseases such as macular degeneration and cataracts.
Improve visual function: It can improve the sensitivity of the retina, enhance the transmission of visual signals, improve visual function, and also help prevent myopia, amblyopia, etc.
Antioxidant: In other tissues and organs of the human body, lutein also has an antioxidant effect, which can neutralize free radicals, reduce oxidative damage, and help prevent chronic diseases such as cardiovascular disease and cancer. It can protect cells from free radical attacks, maintain the normal structure and function of cells, and delay cell aging.
Protect your skin: Lutein can absorb ultraviolet rays, reduce ultraviolet damage to the skin, prevent skin sunburn and tanning, and reduce the risk of skin cancer. At the same time, its antioxidant effect helps reduce the formation of skin wrinkles and maintain skin elasticity and luster.
Lutein Application Field
Food field: As a natural food additive, lutein is widely used in various foods, such as beverages, dairy products, baked goods, etc., to increase the nutritional value of food. At the same time, it can also play a certain coloring role, making the food appear natural yellow or orange, and improving the appearance quality of the food.
Health care products field: Lutein is one of the main ingredients of eye health care products. It is often combined with other nutrients such as vitamin C, vitamin E, zinc, etc. to make a compound nutritional supplement for the prevention and improvement of eye diseases and protection of vision.
Cosmetic field: Due to its antioxidant and ultraviolet absorption properties, lutein is used in cosmetics, such as skin care products, sunscreens, etc., to protect the skin from ultraviolet damage, delay skin aging, and improve skin health.
Feed field: Adding lutein to animal feed can make the skin and egg yolk of poultry appear brighter in color, thereby increasing the commercial value of the product. At the same time, lutein also has a certain promoting effect on the vision and growth and development of animals.
Contact Now
