Comparing E161B - Lutein vs E161J - Astaxanthin
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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.
What is astaxanthin good for?
As a food additive (E161j), it’s mainly used to give a pink–red color to seafood and aquaculture products (e.g., salmon, trout, shrimp) and to help protect fats from oxidation.
How much astaxanthin per day?
EFSA’s acceptable daily intake is 0.2 mg per kg body weight per day for consumer exposure; where supplements are allowed, typical doses are 4–8 mg/day, following local regulations and product directions.
What does astaxanthin do?
It functions as a carotenoid colorant that imparts pink–red hues and acts as an antioxidant, helping stabilize color and lipids in foods and aquaculture products.
Is astaxanthin safe?
Yes—within established limits it’s considered safe; in the EU it isn’t authorized as a general food color but is permitted in fish feed, and EFSA set an ADI of 0.2 mg/kg body weight/day to protect consumers.
Astaxanthin para que sirve?
Como aditivo alimentario (E161j), sirve para aportar color rojo‑rosado (p. ej., en salmón, trucha y camarón) y actuar como antioxidante, especialmente en productos de acuicultura.