Daily supplementation of lutein via marigold extract increases serum concentration to levels associated with a lower risk of developing age-related eye disease, according to study results published in Nutrients.
“Today, lutein is one of the most sought-after bioactive compounds in the global food supplement market, mainly due to its protective role in the retina, in relation to the cosmetic industry (eg, sun light protection), and as a color additive in food and feed,” Begoña Olmedilla-Alonso, PharmD, PhD, of the Instituto de Ciencia y Tecnología de Alimentos y Nutrición in Madrid,