Lutein 5% HPLC | 127-40-2

Product Description:

Lutein, found in some vegetables, fruits, and egg yolks, is a nutrient with many benefits. It is a member of the carotenoid family. Carotenoids are a class of chemicals related to vitamin A.

Beta-carotene is well known as a precursor of vitamin A, but there are about 600 other compounds in this family that need to be understood.

The efficacy and role of Lutein 5% HPLC：

Lutein and other carotenoids are thought to have antioxidant properties. Antioxidants protect cells from damage caused by free radicals, a damaging byproduct of normal metabolism. Free radicals in the body rob other molecules of electrons and damage cells and genes in a process called oxidation.

Research conducted by the Agricultural Research Service of the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) shows that lutein, like vitamin E, fights free radicals, a powerful antioxidant .

Lutein is concentrated in the retina and lens and protects vision by neutralizing free radicals and increasing pigment density. Lutein also has a shading effect against damaging glare.

Application of Lutein 5% HPLC： 

Lutein is widely used in food, feed, medicine and other food and chemical industries.

It plays an important role in improving product color and is an indispensable additive in industrial and agricultural production.