ChrysantisTM
Marigolds offer more than meet the eye.
As the Baby Boomer Generation reaches their late 50s and early 60s, the focus has
been on visual impairment and eye health. It's no secret that vision starts to deteriorate
as a result of the aging process, so many Americans are finding themselves suffering
from severe eye problems.
A 2003 study conducted by Duke University reported that half of American people
over the age of 65 eventually develop one of three major eye diseases: Glaucoma,
Diabetic Retinopathy or Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD).
Chrysantis, Inc. – in partnership with Ball Horticultural Company – utilizes
its harvest of Xanthophyll (zan-tho-phil) Marigolds that produce two important ingredients
int the maintenance of eye health – zeaxanthin (zee-uh-zan'-thin) and lutein
(lu-teen). Made into dietary supplements, these substances can help keep eyes healthy
by keeping high carotenoid levels in the macula of the eye.
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