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Identification & Functionality
- Animal Feed & Nutrition Functions
- Food Ingredients Functions
- Pharma & Nutraceuticals Functions
Features & Benefits
- Benefit Claims (Health)
- Food Ingredients Features
- Product Features
- Full range of lutein/zeaxanthin complex of blends to suit a wide array of applications
- Traceability to the marigold seeds and farms
- High bioavailability forms are available for use in oil, powder and aqueous applications
- Non-GMO Project verified grades available
Applications & Uses
- Applications
- Dosage Form
- Food & Nutrition Applications
- Applications
- Dietary supplements
- Functional foods & beverages
- Formulation Guidelines
The XanMax® product line is a highly flexible, customizable selection of Lutein/Zeaxanthin products. XanMax® is available in multiple product forms for use in oils, tablets, capsules, softgels, and functional foods and beverages, with low minimums.
Regulatory & Compliance
- Certifications & Compliance
- Regulatory Information
Lutein and Zeaxanthin are pre-1994 dietary ingredients. All the components of XanMax® products are GRAS.
Technical Details & Test Data
- Scientific Studies
Mechanism of Action:
- Lutein and zeaxanthin are carotenoids (colored pigments) and have strong antioxidant properties.
- In humans, lutein and zeaxanthin can scavenge peroxyl free radicals and promote direct antioxidant activity.
- Because of their unique chemistry and structure, lutein and zeaxanthin can immerse themselves in fatty brain cell membranes, crossing between the cell’s exterior and interior environments.
- This stabilizes cell structures and protects against oxidative stress from inside and outside the cell.
Clinical Studies:
Vision Health
A clinical study with XanMax® 2002 (20% Lutein / 2% Zeaxanthin) demonstrated a statistically significant increase of 40% in macular pigmentation density. Bioavailability is dependent on the form of the ingredient. Studies on bioavailability show efficient uptake in the blood for up to 24 hours for various forms. Animal studies show that XanMax® lutein:zeaxanthin bioavailability is the same as that of other quality brands.
Cognitive Health
In 2017, a large-scale longitudinal study found that plasma levels of lutein and zeaxanthin are associated with improved cognitive function in adults. It was found that supplemented patients experienced significant increases in brain blood flow in areas of the brain vital to cognition and memory. Other studies have demonstrated effects of lutein and zeaxanthin supplementation as: Producing a “brain maintenance effect” by shielding against the impact of aging on cognitive performance and enhancing brain blood flow in the specific areas that support cognitive function.
Packaging & Availability
- Grades
XanMax® Lutein : Zeaxanthin Complexes:
- Lutein : Zeaxanthin 5:1
- Lutein : Zeaxanthin 10:1
- Lutein : Zeaxanthin 20:2
- Lutein : Zeaxanthin 20:4