Cognis Launches Super Xangold Eye Health Product

13/11/07 Cognis Nutrition & Health has launched its new Super Xangold, promoted as the only eye health ingredient with a 5 to 1 ratio of lutein esters and zeaxanthin esters. This is the identical ratio of ingredients being used in the landmark Age Related Eye Disease Study II (AREDS II).

Super Xangold, a proprietary blend of natural lutein esters and zeaxanthin esters, contains the same average 5 to 1 ratio found in natural dietary sources.  It is patent protected by U.S. Patent #6,191,293 and EU Patent #EP1073694B1, providing manufacturers assurance that their product will be unique to the marketplace. The macular pigment is made up entirely of the carotenoids lutein and zeaxanthin and is located at the center of the retina, at the site of highest visual acuity. Super Xangold is available as a 15% suspension in olive oil, packaged in a 10 kg container. 

“With the rapidly aging population, Super Xangold natural lutein esters and zeaxanthin esters are the ideal combination to help maintain optimal eye health,” said Rob Bailey, Marketing Manager, Cognis Nutrition & Health.  “We know that advancing age is the leading cause of vision impairment and blindness, and Cognis’ research team is working hard to deliver the finest ingredients formulators can use to create safe and effective eye health products.”

Super Xangold, a proprietary blend of natural lutein esters and zeaxanthin esters, is the newest ingredient to join Cognis’ Xangold product line of eye health products.  Super Xangold is another example of Cognis’ commitment to providing The Gold Standard for natural eye health success. 

Xangold natural lutein esters is a highly bioavailable source of lutein and appeals to manufacturers for its stability and long-lasting potency.  Xangold is extracted from marigold flowers grown specifically for Cognis, and available in two forms: oils for soft gel capsules and micro-encapsulated beadlets for tablets or functional food applications. Scientific studies have consistently shown that lutein from lutein esters has equivalent bioavailability, and may be even superior to that of free lutein. The Xangold product line offers non-GMO, kosher and vegetarian-source lutein esters for a variety of product applications.