About Us
 In 1998, Chrysantis, Inc. began its search for a Marigold
variety that would produce high amounts of zeaxanthin (zee-uh-zan'-thin), a substance
that is beneficial to the eyes. Ball Horticultural Company has over 40 years of experience
in breeding successful Xanthophyll (zan-tho-phil) Marigold varieties that contain
lutein and now has successfully bred Marigolds that contain zeaxanthin. In partnership
with Ball, Chrysantis grows these special Marigolds to harvest two key carotenoids
that are found in the retina of the eye – zeaxanthin and lutein (lu-teen).
A typical Marigold flower carotenoid profile is 80 percent lutein and 5 percent
zeaxanthin. Chrysantis has obtained a wide range of proprietary zeaxanthin-lutein
Marigolds with profiles that range from 75 percent zeaxanthin and 5 percent lutein
to 50 percent zeaxanthin and 50 percent lutein.
Once the Marigold crop is harvested, these carotenoids are extracted, purified and
tested. Chrysantis formulates the “ingredients” into the final product
that is sold to manufacturers who produce dietary supplements sold at drug and health
food stores. These substances are 100 percent naturally derived from Chrysantis
Marigolds and are extremely important for healthy vision.
What gives Chrysantis a unique edge is that all of our flower breeding and production
are completely natural. From the colorful Marigold flower blooming in the field
to the final formulation of the carotenoids, only natural oils and Vitamin E are
added. This also marks the first time ever that natural, high-purity zeaxanthin
has been in the marketplace – a major breakthrough in the nutraceutical industry.
Chrysantis offers thousands of Americans help to maintain their vision. When it
comes to zeaxanthin and lutein supplements, it’s important to look for products
that are derived from Marigold flowers.
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