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NCP Miracle II
161 Richardson-Bass Rd
Kenly, NC 27542
Tel:(919)284-6002 Fax:(919)284-4197
EMail: info1@ncpmiracle2.com
161 Richardson-Bass Rd
Kenly, NC 27542
Tel:(919)284-6002 Fax:(919)284-4197
EMail: info1@ncpmiracle2.com
| Lutein |
Lutein
One of over 600 known naturally occurring carotenoids. Found in green
leafy vegetables such as spinach and kale, lutein is employed by
organisms as an antioxidant and for blue light absorption. Lutein is
covalently bound to one or more fatty acids present in some fruits and
flowers, notably marigolds (Tagetes). Saponification of lutein esters yields
lutein in approximately a 2:1 weight-to-weight conversion. Leutein is also
found in egg yolks, animal fats and the corpus luteum.[1]
Lutein is a lipophilic molecule and is generally insoluble in water. The
presence of the long chromophore of conjugated double bonds (polyene
chain) provides the distinctive light-absorbing properties. The polyene
chain is susceptible to oxidative degradation by light or heat and is
chemically unstable in acids.
The principal natural stereoisomer of lutein is (3R,3'R,6'R)-beta,
epsilon-Carotene-3,3'-diol.
One of over 600 known naturally occurring carotenoids. Found in green
leafy vegetables such as spinach and kale, lutein is employed by
organisms as an antioxidant and for blue light absorption. Lutein is
covalently bound to one or more fatty acids present in some fruits and
flowers, notably marigolds (Tagetes). Saponification of lutein esters yields
lutein in approximately a 2:1 weight-to-weight conversion. Leutein is also
found in egg yolks, animal fats and the corpus luteum.[1]
Lutein is a lipophilic molecule and is generally insoluble in water. The
presence of the long chromophore of conjugated double bonds (polyene
chain) provides the distinctive light-absorbing properties. The polyene
chain is susceptible to oxidative degradation by light or heat and is
chemically unstable in acids.
The principal natural stereoisomer of lutein is (3R,3'R,6'R)-beta,
epsilon-Carotene-3,3'-diol.