Comparing E161B - Lutein vs E161C - Cryptoaxanthin
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How much lutein per day?
There’s no established daily requirement; supplements commonly provide around 10 mg/day, and EFSA has set an acceptable daily intake of 1 mg/kg body weight/day for lutein (from Tagetes erecta) used as a food color (E161b).
What is lutein good for?
As a food additive it provides yellow–orange color; in the body, lutein (with zeaxanthin) concentrates in the retina, helping support macular pigment and normal visual function.
How much lutein and zeaxanthin should i take daily?
There’s no official RDA; a commonly studied regimen is 10 mg lutein plus 2 mg zeaxanthin per day (e.g., in AREDS2 formulations), though needs can vary—ask your clinician for personalized advice.
What does lutein do?
In foods it acts as a yellow–orange colorant (E161b); biologically it’s an antioxidant carotenoid that helps filter blue light in the eye.
What foods have lutein?
Leafy greens (kale, spinach), broccoli, peas, corn, and egg yolks are rich sources; smaller amounts occur in pistachios, zucchini, and kiwifruit.
Alpha-carotene, beta-carotene, beta-cryptoxanthin, lutein, and zeanthin are all part of what family?
They’re carotenoids—plant pigments; alpha- and beta-carotene and beta-cryptoxanthin are provitamin A carotenoids, while lutein and zeaxanthin are xanthophylls.
Cryptoxanthin how to say?
“krip-toh-ZAN-thin” (beta-cryptoxanthin: “BAY-tuh krip-toh-ZAN-thin”).
How do you say cryptoxanthin?
Pronounced “krip-toh-ZAN-thin.”
How much beta cryptoxanthin in carrots?
Carrots are not a major source; most data show none or only trace amounts (often <0.01–0.05 mg per 100 g), with beta-carotene dominating their carotenoids.
How much beta cryptoxanthin in foods?
It varies widely: high sources like mandarins/tangerines, papaya, persimmon, red/orange peppers, and some pumpkins typically provide about 0.1–1 mg per 100 g fresh weight. Foods not in this group generally have much less or negligible amounts.