Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients
what is lutein powder?
Lutein powder is a carotenoid, which is a fat-soluble compound. It cannot be synthesized directly in the human body and needs to be supplemented through diet or lutein supplements on a daily basis. Lutein mainly plays a role in protecting the eyes and preventing cardiovascular diseases.
Lutein powder is the main pigment component in the macular area of the human retina. Its functions include protecting vision, enhancing the barrier effect of the retina, and boosting the body's immunity, etc.
Lutein powder is the main pigment component in the macular area of the human retina. Its functions include protecting vision, enhancing the barrier effect of the retina, and boosting the body's immunity, etc.
5% lutein powder spec
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COA OF marigold extract
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Analysis Item
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Specification
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Result
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Active Content Test
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Lutein CWS (HPLC)
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≥5.0%
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5.15%
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Zeaxanthin
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≤0.2%
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0.18%
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Physical Tests
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Appearance：
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Orange-Red Powder
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Complies
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Odor：
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Characteristic
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Complies
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Particle size：
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90% pass 60 mesh
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Complies
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Loss on drying：
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≤5.0%
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1.8%
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Ash Contents：
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≤5.0%
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1.5%
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Chemical Tests
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Heavy Metals：
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≤5.0ppm
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＜3.0ppm
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Lead：
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≤3.0ppm
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＜1.0ppm
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Arsenic：
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≤3.0ppm
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＜2.0ppm
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Residual Solvents：
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≤50 ppm Only Ethanol
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＜30 ppm
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Microbiological Tests
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Total Bacteria Count：
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＜1000 cfu/g
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＜280 cfu/g
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Yeast &Mold：
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≤100 cfu/g
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＜10 cfu/g
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Coliform：
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≤30 MPN/g
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＜3 MPN/g
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does lutein help dry eyes?
The main causes of dry eyes are excessive use of the eyes and insufficient tear secretion. Lutein cannot directly improve dry eyes. Its main function is to protect the retina from damage. Lutein can be used as a daily eye protection nutritional supplement, but it cannot directly treat dry eyes.
lutein powder effects
1. Protection of vision:Reduce the damage of blue light to the retina, maintain the health of the retina and the eye, reduce eye fatigue, and prevent age-related macular degeneration and cataract.
lutein powder effects
1. Protection of vision:Reduce the damage of blue light to the retina, maintain the health of the retina and the eye, reduce eye fatigue, and prevent age-related macular degeneration and cataract.
2. Antioxidant effect: protect cells from oxidative damage, and effectively prevent the occurrence of a variety of diseases, such as cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases, cancer and so on.
Treatment methods for dry eye syndrome
Dry eye syndrome can be managed through self-regulation, proper rest, and an increased intake of green vegetables and fruits. In severe cases, eye drops such as sodium hyaluronate eye drops can be used for treatment.
Product Application
1. Health supplement products. Lutein powder can be used in eye health products.
2. Colorant pigment powder. Lutein is mainly used as a colorant in foods and supplements because of its yellow to red color. It appears yellow at low concentrations and orange-red at high concentrations.
3. Feed additive. Lutein can also be used as an additive in poultry, fish and shrimp feed.
Where Can i buy lutein Powder?
Sost biotech supply bulk pure lutein powder,it have a stable chain and good stability. The residue dissolution can be less than 10 ppm, which meets the requirements of domestic terminals. It can be added to dairy products, beverages, jellows and candies.
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Product Data Sheets
| Analysis | Description | Test Method |
| Appearance | Orange-yellow Powder | Visual |
| Odor | Characteristic | Organoleptic |
| Identification | Conform with reference sample | Organoleptic |
| Mesh Size | 100% pass 80 mesh | 80mesh screen |
| Moisture Content | ≤ 1.0% | GB5009.3-2016 |
| Heavy Metals | ≤ 10 ppm | GB 5009.3 |
| Arsenic (As) | ≤ 1.5 ppm | GB 5009.4 |
| Lead (Pb) | ≤ 2 ppm | GB 5009.11 |
| Cadmium（Cd） | ≤1ppm | GB 5009.12 |
| Mercury （Hg） | ≤1ppm | GB 5009.17 |
| Total Plate Count | ≤10000 cfu/g | GB 5009.15 |
| Yeast and Mold | ≤100 cfu/g | GB 5009.3 |
| Escherichia Coli | < 10cfu/g | GB 5009.4 |
| Salmonella/25g | Absent | GB 5009.11 |
| Effective constituent | Lutein≥20% | HPLC |
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