Product Instruction:
Lutein is a well known carotenoid found in the human diet, blood, and tissues. Evidence suggests that lutein consumption is inversely related to eye diseasessuch as age-related macular degeneration (AMD) and cataracts. This is supportedby the finding that lutein is specifically deposited in ocular tissues, such asthe lens and the macula lutea, an area of the retina responsible for centraland high acuity vision. Lutein is believed to function in two ways: First in aphoto-protective way as a filter of damaging blue light from sunlight. Secondas an antioxidant that quenches free radicals and reactive oxygen species.

Product Description:
ProductName: Marigold Extract
Latin Name: Calendula officinalis
Specificaton: Lutein 5%-95%
Part Used: Dried flower petals
Active Ingredient: Lutein 

Main Function:
1. Calendula marigold flower extract Promoting the healthy of eye and skin through reducing the risk of macular degeneration, supporting normal eye functions and protecting the retina by blocking harmful blue light.
2.  Calendula marigold flower extract Eliminating free-radicals,protecting human body from harm, improve immunity, protecting    skin from the harmful solar ray.
3.  Calendula marigold flower extract Preventing cardiopathy and cancer.
4.  Calendula marigold flower extract Resisting arteriosclerosis.

Application:

(1)Applied in food field, it is mainly used as food additives for colorant and nutrient.

(2Applied in pharmaceutical field, it is mainly used in vision care products to alleviate visual fatigue,
reduce incidence of AMD, retinitispigmentosa (RP), cataract, retinopathy, myopia, floaters, and glaucoma.

(3)Applied in cosmetics, it is mainly used to whitening, anti-wrinkle and UV protection.

(4)Applied in feed additive, it is mainly used in feed additive for laying hens and table poultry to improve
the color of egg yolk and chicken. Make high commercial value fishes more attactive, such as salmon,
trout and spectacular fish.