Lutein (Marigold Extract) – Natural Vision Support & Antioxidant Carotenoid

Botanical Source: Tagetes erecta L. (Marigold Flower)
CAS Number: 127-40-2
Molecular Formula: C₄₀H₅₆O₂ | Molecular Weight: 568.87 g/mol
Standardized Content: ≥15% Lutein (UV Method)
Form: Orange-red fine powder
Extract Solvent: Hexane & Ethanol

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🌿 1. What is Lutein?

Lutein is a naturally occurring xanthophyll carotenoid found in high concentrations in marigold flowers and leafy greens. It is known for its potent antioxidant activity and selective accumulation in the macula and retina, supporting eye health, cognitive performance, and skin photoprotection.

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🧪2.  Specifications of Lutein (≥15% UV)​

✅ Shelf Life: 24 months in sealed, cool, dry conditions
✅ Storage: Keep away from heat, light, and moisture

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💡 3. Key Benefits of Lutein

• 👁 Eye Health – Protects macula, reduces risk of age-related macular degeneration (AMD)

• 🧠 Cognitive Function – Supports memory, visual processing, and neural antioxidant protection

• ☀️ Skin Photoprotection – Shields against blue light and UV-induced oxidative stress

• 🛡 Systemic Antioxidant – Neutralizes ROS, protects cellular lipids and DNA

• 💊 Cardiometabolic Support – May reduce inflammation and improve vascular function

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💧 4. Solubility & Formulation Notes

🔶 Best formulated in oil-based softgels, beadlets, or microencapsulated powders for stability

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🧪5.  Applications & Dosage Recommendations

(1). Nutraceuticals & Dietary Supplements

• Function: Eye health support, macular protection, antioxidant defense

• Formats: Capsules, softgels, tablets, gummies

• Benefits:

  • Reduces the risk of age-related macular degeneration (AMD) and cataracts

  • Increases macular pigment optical density (MPOD) for clearer vision

  • Neutralizes oxidative stress from UV/blue light exposure

• Dosage: 10–20 mg lutein/day (15% content → 67–133 mg powder/day)

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(2). Functional Beverages / Nutritional Shots

• Function: Visual protection, antioxidant beverage ingredient

• Formats: Emulsified shots, functional teas, juice blends

• Benefits:

  • Attractive for blue light protection (screen use, digital eye strain)

  • Enhances health claims in clean-label beverage formats

• Formulation Tip: Use with lipid emulsifiers for better bioavailability

• Dosage: 5–10 mg/serving

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(3). Cosmeceuticals & Skin Nutrition

• Function: Antioxidant, anti-aging, UV protection for skin

• Formats: Topical creams, oral beauty supplements

• Benefits:

  • Reduces UV-induced skin damage and aging

  • Supports skin hydration and elasticity through antioxidant protection

• Typical Usage: 0.1–0.5% in topical formulas; 2–5 mg/day in ingestible beauty blends

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(4). Infant, Child & Senior Nutrition

• Function: Visual development & age-related visual protection

• Formats: Fortified dairy, drops, multivitamin powders

• Benefits:

  • Supports retinal development in children

  • Protects vision in elderly (especially in AMD-prone individuals)

• Dosage:

  • Infants: 0.25–0.5 mg/day

  • Children: 1–3 mg/day

  • Seniors: 10–20 mg/day

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(5). Animal Nutrition (Pet & Livestock)

• Function: Visual support, feather/coat health, oxidative defense

• Formats: Pet chews, poultry feed, aquaculture pellets

• Benefits:

  • Enhances retinal protection in aging animals

  • Supports color enhancement in birds/fish (natural pigmentation)

• Dosage: Species-specific; e.g., 0.5–2 mg/day for pets

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📈 7. Why Use Chibio Biotech’s Lutein in Your Business?

• ✅ Standardized 15% Lutein by UV, from marigold flowers

• ✅ Hexane-ethanol extracted, with solvent & heavy metal safety compliance

• ✅ Fine powder form, ideal for custom formulation and private label use

• ✅ Cost-effective vision health ingredient with consumer recognition

• ✅ Full documentation: COA, MSDS, TDS, Pesticide/Residue reports

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📈8.  Why Use Lutein in Your Business?

✅ 1. High Consumer Awareness & Demand

• Strong association with eye health, blue light protection, and aging wellness

• Globally recognized by end-users and regulatory authorities

✅ 2. Multi-Functional Ingredient

• Applicable across nutraceuticals, foods, cosmetics, and animal feed

• Enables “vision, antioxidant, skin beauty, screen protection” claims

✅ 3. Natural, Plant-Based, Label-Friendly

• Extracted from marigold flowers (clean source)

• Vegan, non-GMO, solvent-safe (hexane residue ≤50 ppm)

✅ 4. Formulation Flexibility

• Available in powder, oil suspension, and beadlet formats

• Suitable for tablets, softgels, RTDs, emulsions, and creams

✅ 5. Premium Market Positioning

• Compatible with zeaxanthin, astaxanthin, vitamin A, bilberry, and omega-3s

• Appealing in “screen-time support”, “anti-aging eye health”, and “digital wellness” formulas

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📩 Want to enhance your eye health or antioxidant formula lineup?
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