Where to Find Lutein
Though lutein is deposited into many areas of the body prone to free radical damage–like the eyes and skin–it cannot be manufactured by the body.
The only way to take advantage of lutein's antioxidant benefits is by consuming it–or, in the case of a growing number of skin care products, by applying it to the skin.
You can find lutein…
…in vitamins and nutritional supplements
…in raw foods
…in fortified foods
…in topical applications
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Monday, April 26, 2010
Women's Health
Lutein and Women's Health
Research has suggested a minimum of 6-10 mg per day of lutein is necessary to realize lutein’s health benefits. One such benefit is lutein’s role in eye health, specifically its role in reducing the risk of Age Related Macular Degeneration (AMD).** In particular to women’s health, research has implicated gender as a risk factor for AMD with women at a higher risk than men.1 It is documented that women have approximately 20% lower macular pigment in the eye compared to men.2
Women’s health research suggests lutein may also have a role during pregnancy and lactation. Researchers have found lutein and zeaxanthin in breast milk and umbilical cord plasma, suggesting that these carotenoids may be transferred from mothers to babies.3,4
In addition, studies indicate that foods rich in carotenoids - lutein, zeaxanthin, lycopene, beta-carotene, alpha-carotene - may have protective benefits against breast cancer risk.**5-8
** These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
Research has suggested a minimum of 6-10 mg per day of lutein is necessary to realize lutein’s health benefits. One such benefit is lutein’s role in eye health, specifically its role in reducing the risk of Age Related Macular Degeneration (AMD).** In particular to women’s health, research has implicated gender as a risk factor for AMD with women at a higher risk than men.1 It is documented that women have approximately 20% lower macular pigment in the eye compared to men.2
Women’s health research suggests lutein may also have a role during pregnancy and lactation. Researchers have found lutein and zeaxanthin in breast milk and umbilical cord plasma, suggesting that these carotenoids may be transferred from mothers to babies.3,4
In addition, studies indicate that foods rich in carotenoids - lutein, zeaxanthin, lycopene, beta-carotene, alpha-carotene - may have protective benefits against breast cancer risk.**5-8
** These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
Cardiovascular Health
Lutein and Cardiovascular Health
Research suggests lutein plays a significant role in human health. For cardiovascular health, lutein present in blood serum may favorably impact arterial wall thickening, a component of atherosclerosis.**
At least one published study produced findings that suggested higher levels of lutein in the serum may be linked with less thickening of arterials walls.† **
** These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
Research suggests lutein plays a significant role in human health. For cardiovascular health, lutein present in blood serum may favorably impact arterial wall thickening, a component of atherosclerosis.**
At least one published study produced findings that suggested higher levels of lutein in the serum may be linked with less thickening of arterials walls.† **
** These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
Skin Health
Lutein and Skin Health
Similar to our eyes, lutein is deposited throughout our skin through the lutein we consume.1 Research suggests 10 mg of lutein from food or dietary supplements, may play a role in maintaining healthy skin.2, 3, 4
A recent human clinical study showed 10 mg of lutein daily increased skin hydration, elasticity and skin lipid content.5 This is the first research to show improvement in skin health through lutein supplementation alone.
Skin is the largest organ of the human body. Along with our eyes, it is the only organ of the body constantly exposed to the environment. Skin is "assaulted" by
Light (especially ultraviolet and visible wavelengths)
Environmental pollutants
Such exposure can create reactive oxygen species, leading to cell-damaging free radicals within skin. The skin provides numerous functions. It acts as a barrier of protection for the internal organs. It regulates body temperature. It plays an important role in immunological response. Therefore, it is important to protect the skin.
Similar to our eyes, lutein is deposited throughout our skin through the lutein we consume.1 Research suggests 10 mg of lutein from food or dietary supplements, may play a role in maintaining healthy skin.2, 3, 4
A recent human clinical study showed 10 mg of lutein daily increased skin hydration, elasticity and skin lipid content.5 This is the first research to show improvement in skin health through lutein supplementation alone.
Skin is the largest organ of the human body. Along with our eyes, it is the only organ of the body constantly exposed to the environment. Skin is "assaulted" by
Light (especially ultraviolet and visible wavelengths)
Environmental pollutants
Such exposure can create reactive oxygen species, leading to cell-damaging free radicals within skin. The skin provides numerous functions. It acts as a barrier of protection for the internal organs. It regulates body temperature. It plays an important role in immunological response. Therefore, it is important to protect the skin.
Eye Health
Lutein and Age related Macular Degeneration (AMD)
Research has suggested a minimum of 6-10 mg per day of lutein is necessary to realize lutein’s health benefits. One such benefit is lutein’s role in eye health, specifically its role in reducing the risk of Age Related Macular Degeneration (AMD).**
AMD occurs when the fragile center of the retina–the macula–deteriorates from a lifetime of slow but steady damage. The macula is a small area of the retina responsible for central vision, and high visual acuity.1 Poor macular health can cause oxidative stress within the retina, leading to a loss of central vision.
According to AMD Alliance International dry AMD, the more common and milder form of AMD, accounts for 85% to 90% of all cases. It develops gradually over time and usually causes only mild loss of vision. One key identifier for AMD is the collection of small, round, white-yellow, fatty deposits called drusen in the central part of the retina. Drusen accumulate in the Retinal Pigment Epithelium (RPE) tissue beneath the macula and the macula thins and dries out. The amount of vision loss is related to the location and amount of macular thinning caused by the drusen. Sometimes abnormal new blood vessels form (wet AMD). It is therefore important for individuals with dry AMD to have their eyes examined regularly, because it may eventually develop into the wet form.
What AMD looks like as it progresses
Although the wet form of AMD accounts for only 10 – 15% of all AMD, the chance for severe sight loss is much greater. It is responsible for 90% of severe vision loss associated with AMD. Wet AMD is caused by the growth of abnormal blood vessels, or choroidal neovascularization (CNV), under the central part of the retina, the macula. These abnormal vessels leak fluid and blood into the tissue at the back of the eye, causing a blister to form in the retina. This progression leads to scar tissue, distortion and a loss of central vision. Wet AMD can rapidly damage the macula and result in a very quick loss of central vision.
Lutein and its related compound zeaxanthin are highly concentrated in the macula, providing a yellow color known as the macular pigment (MP).The macular pigment protects the macula from the damaging photo-oxidative effects of blue light.2
Of the 600 or so carotenoids present in nature, only a handful are present in human serum. Of those, nature has chosen only lutein and zeaxanthin to be present in the macula. These facts alone suggest that lutein plays a critical role in eye health.
There is a wealth of data available supporting a role for lutein in reducing the risk of AMD.** There are a number of observational studies showing the association between lutein intake, serum levels, macular pigment density (MPD), 3, 4, 5-7, 8 and AMD risk in humans.9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15
Controlled intervention studies in humans are needed to establish causality. In terms of eye health, more and more studies investigating the direct effect of dietary lutein and lutein supplementation on macular pigment density are now being published.
Researchers agree that it is the body of evidence that must be evaluated collectively in order to determine the merits of a given nutrient, and any conclusions based on a single study are premature. The body of evidence appears to support a beneficial role for lutein in eye health.**
** This statement has not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
Research has suggested a minimum of 6-10 mg per day of lutein is necessary to realize lutein’s health benefits. One such benefit is lutein’s role in eye health, specifically its role in reducing the risk of Age Related Macular Degeneration (AMD).**
AMD occurs when the fragile center of the retina–the macula–deteriorates from a lifetime of slow but steady damage. The macula is a small area of the retina responsible for central vision, and high visual acuity.1 Poor macular health can cause oxidative stress within the retina, leading to a loss of central vision.
According to AMD Alliance International dry AMD, the more common and milder form of AMD, accounts for 85% to 90% of all cases. It develops gradually over time and usually causes only mild loss of vision. One key identifier for AMD is the collection of small, round, white-yellow, fatty deposits called drusen in the central part of the retina. Drusen accumulate in the Retinal Pigment Epithelium (RPE) tissue beneath the macula and the macula thins and dries out. The amount of vision loss is related to the location and amount of macular thinning caused by the drusen. Sometimes abnormal new blood vessels form (wet AMD). It is therefore important for individuals with dry AMD to have their eyes examined regularly, because it may eventually develop into the wet form.
What AMD looks like as it progresses
Although the wet form of AMD accounts for only 10 – 15% of all AMD, the chance for severe sight loss is much greater. It is responsible for 90% of severe vision loss associated with AMD. Wet AMD is caused by the growth of abnormal blood vessels, or choroidal neovascularization (CNV), under the central part of the retina, the macula. These abnormal vessels leak fluid and blood into the tissue at the back of the eye, causing a blister to form in the retina. This progression leads to scar tissue, distortion and a loss of central vision. Wet AMD can rapidly damage the macula and result in a very quick loss of central vision.
Lutein and its related compound zeaxanthin are highly concentrated in the macula, providing a yellow color known as the macular pigment (MP).The macular pigment protects the macula from the damaging photo-oxidative effects of blue light.2
Of the 600 or so carotenoids present in nature, only a handful are present in human serum. Of those, nature has chosen only lutein and zeaxanthin to be present in the macula. These facts alone suggest that lutein plays a critical role in eye health.
There is a wealth of data available supporting a role for lutein in reducing the risk of AMD.** There are a number of observational studies showing the association between lutein intake, serum levels, macular pigment density (MPD), 3, 4, 5-7, 8 and AMD risk in humans.9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15
Controlled intervention studies in humans are needed to establish causality. In terms of eye health, more and more studies investigating the direct effect of dietary lutein and lutein supplementation on macular pigment density are now being published.
Researchers agree that it is the body of evidence that must be evaluated collectively in order to determine the merits of a given nutrient, and any conclusions based on a single study are premature. The body of evidence appears to support a beneficial role for lutein in eye health.**
** This statement has not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
The Story Behind Lutein
Introduction
Lutein (pronounced LOO-teen) is a carotenoid, meaning a natural colorant or pigment, found in dark green leafy vegetables such as spinach, plus various fruits and corn. Egg yolks are also sources of lutein.
Lutein provides nutritional support to our eyes and skin – the only organs of the body directly exposed to the outside environment. Lutein has been linked to promoting healthy eyes through reducing the risk of macular degeneration.** Other studies suggest that a mixture of nutrients, including lutein, may provide supplemental antioxidant capacity to the skin, helping counteract free radical damage.1
Why is lutein important in our diet? Simply put, lutein is an antioxidant that appears to quench or reduce harmful free radicals in various parts of the body.** Free radicals can play a role in a variety of chronic diseases.
Lutein also filters the high-energy, blue wavelengths of light from the visible-light spectrum by as much as 90%.2 Blue light, in both indoor lighting and sunlight, is believed to induce oxidative stress and possible free-radical damage in human organs exposed to light, such as the eyes and skin. Blue light is not the same as the commonly known ultraviolet A and ultraviolet B wavelengths of the invisible spectrum.
How much lutein do we need? Research suggests a minimum of 6-10 mg per day of lutein from dark green leafy vegetables and other sources is necessary to realize lutein’s health benefits. Even if you eat a balanced diet, you’d need a large bowl of fresh spinach to get about 6 mg of lutein. Most Americans just don’t consume enough foods rich in lutein. Lutein is widely available in a variety of nutritional supplements and fortified foods and beverages for people wanting to supplement their dietary intake of lutein, making their diet even better for their eyes and skin.
The LIB is also not aware of any adverse health reports from interactions between lutein and medications. However, the surest way to learn about possible interactions between your medication and any supplements is to consult your doctor before beginning such a regimen. The same is true for lutein.
We hope you find this site useful in learning much more about this amazing molecule with big health benefits…LUTEIN!
The lutein molecule
** These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
Lutein (pronounced LOO-teen) is a carotenoid, meaning a natural colorant or pigment, found in dark green leafy vegetables such as spinach, plus various fruits and corn. Egg yolks are also sources of lutein.
Lutein provides nutritional support to our eyes and skin – the only organs of the body directly exposed to the outside environment. Lutein has been linked to promoting healthy eyes through reducing the risk of macular degeneration.** Other studies suggest that a mixture of nutrients, including lutein, may provide supplemental antioxidant capacity to the skin, helping counteract free radical damage.1
Why is lutein important in our diet? Simply put, lutein is an antioxidant that appears to quench or reduce harmful free radicals in various parts of the body.** Free radicals can play a role in a variety of chronic diseases.
Lutein also filters the high-energy, blue wavelengths of light from the visible-light spectrum by as much as 90%.2 Blue light, in both indoor lighting and sunlight, is believed to induce oxidative stress and possible free-radical damage in human organs exposed to light, such as the eyes and skin. Blue light is not the same as the commonly known ultraviolet A and ultraviolet B wavelengths of the invisible spectrum.
How much lutein do we need? Research suggests a minimum of 6-10 mg per day of lutein from dark green leafy vegetables and other sources is necessary to realize lutein’s health benefits. Even if you eat a balanced diet, you’d need a large bowl of fresh spinach to get about 6 mg of lutein. Most Americans just don’t consume enough foods rich in lutein. Lutein is widely available in a variety of nutritional supplements and fortified foods and beverages for people wanting to supplement their dietary intake of lutein, making their diet even better for their eyes and skin.
The LIB is also not aware of any adverse health reports from interactions between lutein and medications. However, the surest way to learn about possible interactions between your medication and any supplements is to consult your doctor before beginning such a regimen. The same is true for lutein.
We hope you find this site useful in learning much more about this amazing molecule with big health benefits…LUTEIN!
The lutein molecule
** These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
Saturday, December 12, 2009
Super Lutein Authentication of Safety
Super Lutein Authentication of Safety
Super Lutein has obtained U.S., Japan, Australia and European Union manufacturing patents. Beside this, Super Lutein has also obtained Japanese health food supplement GMP and Japanese Omni-directional ISO 9001 authentication, and become the healthy nutritious foods association's members as well as recommended by the Japanese Association of Adult Disease Prevention.
Super Lutein Xanthophyll is originated from Kemin Industries, Inc., and Kemin Industries, Inc., provides FloraGLO®. Lutein is the world's leading patented, purified lutein and has been awarded GRAS status. (Generally Recognized As Safe)
The soft capsule of Super Lutein is manufactured by DSM, to prevent the contents from acidification and oxidation.
On the other hand, TOKIWA Phytochemical Co., Ltd. provides the pure texture and the densest of blackcurrant extracts. The other raw materials are sourced from Roche Corporate.
Super Lutein has obtained U.S., Japan, Australia and European Union manufacturing patents. Beside this, Super Lutein has also obtained Japanese health food supplement GMP and Japanese Omni-directional ISO 9001 authentication, and become the healthy nutritious foods association's members as well as recommended by the Japanese Association of Adult Disease Prevention.
Super Lutein Xanthophyll is originated from Kemin Industries, Inc., and Kemin Industries, Inc., provides FloraGLO®. Lutein is the world's leading patented, purified lutein and has been awarded GRAS status. (Generally Recognized As Safe)
The soft capsule of Super Lutein is manufactured by DSM, to prevent the contents from acidification and oxidation.
On the other hand, TOKIWA Phytochemical Co., Ltd. provides the pure texture and the densest of blackcurrant extracts. The other raw materials are sourced from Roche Corporate.
Super Lutein - 100 capsules / 超级叶黄素 - 100 颗粒
1 supplement multiple benefits / 一种补充多重好处
How to experience
.take 3 capsules at once dairy, because super lutein is not kind of drug, so it can be eat by anyone and serve with any other food at any moment.
.3 capsules of super lutein equal to a adult whole day need for Carotene. Also equal to 4 plate of fruit, 5 plate of Lactuca Sativa L, 6 color fruit and vegetable.
.super lutein used the separation purification high tech development in produce, edible 20 minutes later namely by blood and internal organs absorption, edible 40 minutes later namely by eye absorption.
Super Lutein - 100 capsules
Price : RM 410.00 Free delivery & postage
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