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 aid in the prevention of Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD) – 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 in the prevention of AMD.
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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