Astaxanthin is a carotenoid pigment with high antioxidant properties that supports eye, skin, cardiovascular and joint health. The high antioxidant properties of astaxanthin may improve glaucoma, cataracts, age-related macular degeneration (AMD) and diabetic retinopathy. Astaxanthin improves ciliary muscles and increases retinal blood flow to provide more nutrients and oxygen to the ciliary muscles. In addition, astaxanthin can also suppress NF-kB to reduce the occurrence of inflammation.
Marigold flowers are rich in lutein and zeaxanthin, the eye nutrients that our body cannot synthesis. Lutein and zeaxanthin - two carotenoids found in the retina of the eye that play an important role in protecting vision, especially filtering blue light. It can protect the eyes from light damage, delay the aging of the eyes and prevent diseases, especially the damage from the ultraviolet rays of the sun. It can also promote the regeneration of rhodopsin in the retinal cells. In addition, marigold flowers help in antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and support cardiovascular, brain, and skin health.