Unlock a world of vibrant hues and wide-ranging health benefits with carotenoids. Certain types of carotenoids work as antioxidants in the body. That means they can help protect cells, tissues, and organs against the damaging effects of free radicals, which may influence heart, eye, brain, skin and immune health.
Beyond these antioxidant benefits, highly pigmented carotenoids lend formulations various appealing shades of pink, red, orange, and yellow. Together, we can give nutritional and pharmaceutical products a myriad of health benefits with colorful carotenoids.
combines ease of use and superior orange-red color stability for food, beverage, and pharmaceutical products.
is a powerful, red-pink colored antioxidant that supports eye, heart, skin, immune, and other health benefits.
offers intense pigmentation ranging from yellow to red, and serves as a source of vitamin A in various applications.
sourced from the orange-yellow chanterelle mushroom, canthaxanthin is used for pigmenting a range of formulations.
is a pigment found in the eye, brain, skin, breast tissue and breast milk; with scientific data demonstrating its role in keeping our eyes and skin healthy.
provides a vibrant red hue while helping to protect against free radicals and supporting prostate and cardiovascular health.
is a pigment found in the eye, brain and skin; with scientific data demonstrating its role in keeping our eyes and skin healthy when in combination with lutein.
As the most clinically researched zeaxanthin brand worldwide, it may protect against blue light, age-related macular degeneration, and support visual performance when in combination with lutein. It also supports cognitive function and healthy skin. OPTISHARP® comes in liquid and powder formats to enhance dietary supplement, food, and beverage applications.
Learn more about the mechanisms of omega-3s, how they can support immunity throughout the life stages and why immune health solutions need to be tailored to the specific nutritional needs of each age group.
Blue light exposure, from digital devices such as smartphones and computer screens, can increase the risk of ocular damage as people age. There is a growing body of scientific evidence supporting the role of micronutrients such as lutein, zeaxanthin and omega-3 fatty acids in eye health in older populations when part of a long-term eye health strategy.
Eye health is a leading health concern worldwide and, with 17.1 million people across the European Union (EU) alone suffering from age-related macular degeneration (AMD). A study by Frost & Sullivan revealed that if every adult over the age of 50 with mild AMD were to consume 10mg of lutein and 2mg of zeaxanthin a day, it could generate €6.20 billion ($7.33 billion) in savings in the EU alone through reduced healthcare costs and increased productivity.
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