[Yakkeul's 3-line summary💊]

The ingredient in lutein supplements is 'marigold flower extract,'and it contains both lutein and zeaxanthin..
Lutein and zeaxanthinare most effective for the eyes at a 5:1 ratio.The daily recommended amount is 10-20mg,.
and it's important to stay within this range..

Lutein is actually edible sunglasses. 😎

More precisely, it's a pigment that accumulates deep inside our eyes and filters light..

Sunglasses block light from outside the eye, but lutein blocks it from inside the eye..

Smartphones, monitors, fluorescent lightsâthis pigment is the first to catch the light pouring down all day long..

But when you actually try to buy lutein as a supplement, surprisingly many people don't know which one to choose to properly fulfill that role...!

Last time we looked at [how to choose vitamin A supplements,]which are inseparable from eye health..

This time, it's lutein, which is equally important for the eyes..

Since there are so many products, there are many things to check, so I'll divide this into two parts..

Today is the first one..

By the way, I'm a beginner at Yakkeul.!

Marigold flowers become lutein??

When you're choosing lutein supplements, 'you've probably seen the name'marigold flower extract.

at least once. Though it's an unfamiliar name, in fact most lutein supplements are made from this flower..

Lutein is an ingredient that comes from nature..

When you eat vegetables like kale, spinach, and broccoli,you can naturally consume a little bit of it..

But when making supplements, lutein is extracted from the marigold flower, which provides the most abundant source of lutein..

In fact, the Ministry of Food and Drug Safety has specifically designated the lutein ingredient as 'marigold flower extract.', This flower is the key raw material for lutein..

However, marigold flower extract doesn't contain only lutein..

It also contains a component called(zeaxanthin)zeaxanthin..

Zeaxanthin is a component that protects the eyes similarly to lutein,and, when you consume both together, you can expect better benefits for your eyes..

지아잔틴은 루테인과 비슷하게 눈을 보호해 주는 성분인데, 둘을 함께 섭취하면 눈에 더 좋은 효과를 기대할 수 있어요.

Lutein and zeaxanthinâthe ratio matters.

When you consume lutein and zeaxanthin together, the ratio is key..

The most ideal ratio is 5 parts lutein to 1 part zeaxanthin.If lutein is 10mg, zeaxanthin should be 2mg; if lutein is 20mg, zeaxanthin should be 4mg..

Check the content of both ingredients on the ingredient label on the back of the product and, choose a product that comes close to this ratio..

Besides lutein and zeaxanthin, astaxanthinis another component that frequently appears in eye supplements..

If you want to learn more about what each of these three components does for your eyes,,

👉 [Lutein? Zeaxanthin? Astaxanthin? If you're curious about the differences,] read this article as well.!

Country of originâwhy should you check it??

The quality of marigold flowers varies depending on where they're grown..

Climate, soil, and growing conditions affect the concentration and stability of lutein..

Generally, Mexicanand Peruvian marigolds are considered sources of high-quality lutein..

Flowers grown in warm environments with abundant sunlight have higher and more stable lutein content..

In contrast, Chinese and Indian varieties are known to have relatively inconsistent quality,.

If you see the ingredient name ''Lutemax 2020'on the ingredient label, this is an ingredient made from Indian marigolds..

Chinese and Indian varieties aren't bad.. It's just that they're generally less expensive than Mexican or Peruvian varieties,so if you're comparing products at the same price point, it's good to check and compare the country of origin..

The country of origin can often be found on the ingredient label or product detail page..

일반적으로 멕시코산과 페루산 마리골드가 고품질 루테인의 원료로 여겨지고 있어요.

Dosageâhow much should you take??

The Ministry of Food and Drug Safety has set the daily recommended amount of luteinat 10-20mg..

If you take less than 10mg, it's difficult for it to provide meaningful help to your eyes,, and if you consistently exceed 20mg for a long time, it can cause carotenemia..

Carotenemia is a condition where your palms or skin turn yellowish. It doesn't cause major health problems, and it gradually returns to normal when you stop taking lutein. Still, there's no need to exceed this range.?

When choosing a product, check if the lutein content is within 10-20mg based on the amount per serving..

Today we discussed three things you should first pay attention to when choosing a lutein supplement:!

the ingredient (marigold flower extract),), the ratio of lutein to zeaxanthin,, and dosage. .

If you're curious about which items you need to check one by one when you actually hold a product in your hands,?

👉 [Lutein supplementsâthings you must check before buying]continue reading..

Until now, this has been Yakkeul's beginner.!

오늘은 루테인 영양제를 고를 때 처음 눈여겨봐야 할 세 가지! 원료(마리골드 꽃 추출물), 루테인과 지아잔틴의 비율, 그리고 용량