Marigold Extract Zeaxanthin Powder

What is Marigold Extract Zeaxanthin Powder?

Zeaxanthin is a fat-soluble pigment component of the lutein group and a dihydroxy derivative of β-carotene. Zeaxanthin is found in large quantities in plant tissues such as green vegetables, maize seeds, goji berries and sour berry fruits, and in some non-photosynthetic bacteria.

Marigold Extract Zeaxanthin Powder is a natural nutrient, an oxygenated carotenoid, and an isomer of lutein. Pure zeaxanthin is a crystalline powder, reddish-orange, odourless. Its dilute solution is orange-red above 10 ℃ for blood red oily liquid, below 10 ℃ for yellow semi-solidified oil.

Marigold Extract Zeaxanthin Powder supplied by Green Spring Technology is sourced from a high quality marigold flower, which is grown in an area where pesticides are rarely used and soil and water quality are measured to check for chemical residues. This marigold flower is more productive, densely petalled, disease-resistant, fall-resistant and of high quality and robustness. Its use of pesticides and insecticides is strictly controlled during cultivation, and the use of ethoxyquinoline is strictly prohibited. It fully complies with the relevant standards of FA0/WHO, with effectiveness, scientificity, safety and stability.

Green Spring Technology organises production in accordance with ISO, HACCP and other quality standards. We have a rigorous internal quality control process to ensure that quality standards are met. Each step of the production process is monitored and tested to ensure compliance with international standards such as the European Pharmacopoeia, the US Pharmacopoeia, and the Japanese Pharmacopoeia. We have passed Halal, Kosher, COSMOS, BRC, IFS, FDA, ISO and many other certifications. We can provide authoritative third-party test reports.

Specification: 

Regulation:

It conforms to EU regulations.

Benefits:

Antioxidant

Carpenter et al. investigated the inhibitory effect of zeaxanthin powder on the oxidation of low-density lipoproteins under in vitro conditions, and from the results, it was found that this type of carotenoid in food helps to slow down the process of atherosclerosis. The antioxidant mechanism of zeaxanthin lies in the property of co-choked unsaturated double bonds that it possesses as a carotenoid, a property that gives it a strong ability to react with oxygen, allowing it to react rapidly with oxygen and with free radicals produced as a result of oxidation, blocking the chain of peroxidation, and interrupting the chain of peroxidation.

Benefits for Macular Disease

Krinsky discusses the protective effects of marigold flower extract zeaxanthin and lutein on the retina, examining their role as light filters and their antioxidant activity, as well as the increase in ocular macular pigmentation following increased dietary intake of zeaxanthin and lutein powder. Mares et al. reviewed the health benefits of zeaxanthin, suggesting that increased intake of these carotenoids will result in increased concentrations in the organs of the body, particularly the eye and that increased concentrations of these carotenoids in these organs can reduce the risk of chronic diseases, including cataracts, cancer, and heart disease.

Cancer Prevention

Elevated levels of reactive oxygen species in liver cancer cells can cause damage to nuclear DNA, mutation of mitochondrial DNA, and peroxidation of proteins and lipids. Lutein helps to reduce the level of reactive oxygen species in human hepatocellular carcinoma cells HepG2, and to a certain extent, it can prevent the deterioration of hepatocellular carcinoma.

The presence of polar genes at the structural end of lutein may have enhanced the growth of antigenic lymphocytes and influenced the functional expression of cell surface molecules, thereby enhancing autoimmunity. In animal experiments, lutein was found to be mainly distributed in the liver and spleen organs after digestion and absorption and had a promoting effect on cellular and humoral immunity. Marigold extract zeaxanthin powder also inhibits tumor growth by preventing lipid peroxidation and prevents DNA damage to epithelial cells by ultraviolet radiation.

Prevention of Cardiovascular Diseases

Marigold Extract Lutein and zeaxanthin powder can prevent atherosclerosis and other arterial cardiovascular diseases by combating lipid peroxidation of LDL through antioxidant action and delaying the formation of arterial plaque. It has been found that dietary supplementation of lutein can improve the inflammatory response and oxidative stress of endothelial cells, delay the formation of atherosclerosis, and help reduce the risk of coronary heart disease. In another study, zeaxanthin was co-cultured with human macrophages and LDL for 24 h. It was found that the oxidative process of LDL was inhibited, suggesting that zeaxanthin powder helps to alleviate atherosclerosis.

Applications:

In the Food Field:

In September 2016, the US FDA did not object to the GRAS certification application for zeaxanthin (extracted from marigold), confirming the safety of zeaxanthin's widespread use in functional foods and beverages. The safety of zeaxanthin, derived from marigold, was further affirmed on May 31, 2017, when it was approved by China's Health Care Commission as a new food ingredient.

For Feed Product：

On 9 March 2021, the European Union published Regulation (EU) 2021/420 authorizing the use of lutein-rich and lutein/zeaxanthin extracts from Marigold Flower as feed additives for the fattening and egg-laying of poultry (other than turkeys) and for the fattening and egg-laying of small poultry, which entered into force on the twentieth day from the date of publication.