Lutein Ester Powder

Lutein Ester Raw Material Supplier

YTBIO offers natural lutein ester produced using advanced extraction technology; the product features stable color and reliable potency, making it suitable for use in dietary supplements and functional foods.YTBIO has 12 years of experience in the production and export of plant extracts. We offer lutein esters in both powder and oil forms, and all production processes adhere to international certifications such as cGMP, FSSC22000, BRC, HALAL, KOSHER, ISO9001, and ISO22000. We provide samples for testing and offer flexible minimum order quantities (MOQ).

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Lutein Ester : Description

Lutein ester powder is an important carotenoid fatty acid ester. Chemically known as lutein dipalmitate, it is readily soluble in organic solvents and is widely found in plants such as corn, kale, and marigolds—with marigolds containing the highest concentrations. It is a key component of the human retinal and macular regions and possesses potent antioxidant properties; it helps prevent oxidative damage to the eyes caused by free radicals, improves ocular microcirculation, helps prevent age-related cataracts, and protects the retina while preventing optic nerve atrophy. Upon entering the human body, it is first broken down and converted into lutein before being absorbed. It not only undergoes natural hydrolysis in the body into free lutein but also enhances the bioavailability of lutein crystals.

What are the Benefits?

After being absorbed by the human body, it will be hydrolyzed into free lutein under the action of human lipase, which is of great significance to eye health.

1. It is the main pigment component of the retina

Lutein is the main pigment in the macular area of the retina of the human eye. If this element is lacking, the eyesight will be impaired and may even lead to blindness.

2. Protect eyes from light damage

Human eyes are very sensitive to light. Blue light and ultraviolet rays in visible light can directly damage the lens and retina of the eye, and can "oxidize" tissue cells, produce free radicals, and accelerate the aging of the human eye. At this time, lutein has anti-free radical and antioxidant effects, absorbs harmful light, and protects our visual cells from damage.

3. Help prevent the occurrence of eye diseases

It can prevent the occurrence of age-related macular degeneration, retinitis pigmentosa and other diseases. In addition, lutein can also protect vision, delay the progression of myopia, relieve visual fatigue, improve blurred vision, dry eyes, eye swelling, eye pain, photophobia, etc.

4. Antioxidant

When ultraviolet rays and blue light in sunlight enter the eyes, they will produce a large amount of free radicals, and the optic nerve is extremely vulnerable to damage by harmful free radicals. Lutein can exert antioxidant effects, thereby inhibiting the formation of free radicals and reducing damage to the eyes.

5. Anti-short wave blue light (400nm-440nm)

The biggest source of blue light is not electronic products, but natural light. In other words, staying away from electronic products does not mean that you will not be exposed to short-wave blue light. The color of lutein is yellowish-red, which can effectively absorb and filter blue light, thereby avoiding the damage of short-wave blue light to the eyes and vision.

However, there is no direct relationship between preventing blue light and visual fatigue and myopia prevention and control. Preventing blue light does not mean preventing myopia.

6. Protect eye health

Rhodopsin is one of the three color-sensitive photopigments contained in cone cells in the human eye and is an important substance in maintaining eye vision. Lutein can promote the regeneration of rhodopsin in the retina, making vision clearer and protecting vision health.

7. Prevent macular degeneration

The macula is the most important area of the retina responsible for vision. People often compare it to the "heart of the eye." The quality of vision we often say mainly depends on the function of the macula. Supplementing lutein ester can increase the concentration of lutein in human eyes, increase the density of macular pigment, protect the macula, promote the development of the macula, and prevent macular degeneration.

8. Supplement pigments

It is decomposed into free lutein after being absorbed by the human body, and has the basic function of crystallized lutein to supplement the loss of lutein in the body (supplementary consumption should be ≤12 mg/day).

(1) Supplement the macular pigment density in the macular area of human retina, protect the macula, and promote macular development.

(2) Protect eyes from light damage, delay eye aging and prevent eye disease.

(3) Antioxidant, helps prevent cardiovascular sclerosis, coronary heart disease and tumor diseases caused by aging of the body.

(4) Protect vision and relieve symptoms of visual fatigue; (blurred vision, dry eyes, eye swelling, eye pain, photophobia, etc.)

(5) Prevent macular degeneration and retinitis pigmentosa, and reduce the occurrence of drusen.

9. Coloring effect

It is an important carotenoid fatty acid ester that exhibits a gorgeous golden color. Lutein Ester Powder is a very stable food colorant.

It is very stable to light, heat and air and is widely used in food, beverages, cosmetics and other application fields. It can be made into water-soluble colorants after emulsification. It will replace chemically synthesized food-grade colorants and improve people's health.

10.Enhance immunity

The latest research has found that at the overall level of animals, supplementing lutein into the body can promote antigen-stimulated lymphocyte proliferation response and affect the functional expression of cell surface molecules. The regulatory effect of lutein on cellular immunity is mainly reflected in its relationship with cell apoptosis and gene regulation.

11.Skin care effect

As a strong antioxidant, can inhibit the activity of reactive oxygen free radicals and prevent the damage of reactive oxygen free radicals to normal skin cells. Therefore, can be made into a variety of skin care products and cosmetics to protect skin health and prevent skin damage.

Lutein vs. Lutein Esters: What’s the Difference?

01 Absorption Rate

Lutein esters are more easily absorbed and utilized by the human body. The hydrolysis of lutein esters during digestion enhances the bioavailability of lutein, meaning a greater amount can be effectively absorbed and perform its intended functions.

02 Stability

Lutein esters are chemically more stable than lutein. Free-form lutein is sensitive to environmental factors such as light, heat, and oxygen; it is prone to oxidative degradation, which can compromise its activity and efficacy. In contrast, lutein esters offer superior resistance to oxidation, maintaining structural and functional integrity and ensuring stability during processing, storage, and transportation.

03 Acid Resistance

Lutein has poor acid resistance; when consumed directly, it is susceptible to degradation by gastric acid, which can hinder absorption. Lutein esters, however, undergo minimal loss or degradation while passing through the stomach, ensuring effective absorption by the body.

Application

Lutein esters possess coloring and antioxidant properties. As a pigment supplement for the macular region of the eye, they help prevent macular degeneration and retinitis pigmentosa, proving highly effective in preventing age-related vision decline and blindness; additionally, they help prevent conditions such as cardiovascular sclerosis and coronary heart disease. They are widely used in sectors including food coloring, pharmaceuticals and health products, and cosmetics.

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Yuantai Organic Bio is committed to providing customers with the highest-quality bulk lutein ester powder and services so that every consumer can enjoy natural, healthy, and high-quality food. If you have any inquiries or needs about our products, please feel free to contact us, and we will reply to you as soon as possible.

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