Lutein Marigold Extracts

Lycopene (from the neo-latin lycopersicum, the tomato species) is a bright red carotenoid hydrocarbon found in tomatoes and other red fruits and vegetables, such as red carrots, watermelons, grapefruits, and papayas. Although lycopene is chemically a carotene, In plants, algae, and other photosynthetic organisms, lycopene is an intermediate in the biosynthesis of many carotenoids, including beta-carotene, which is responsible for yellow, orange, or red pigmentation, photosynthesis, and photoprotection. Like all carotenoids, lycopene is a tetraterpene. It is insoluble in water. Eleven conjugated double bonds give lycopene its deep red color. Owing to the strong color, lycopene is useful as a food coloring

Silymarin {milk thistle}has other common names including cardus marianus, milk thistle, blessed milkthistle, marian thistle, mary thistle, saint mary’s thistle, mediterranean milk thistle, variegated thistle and scotch thistle this species is an annual or biennial plant of the family asteraceae. This fairly typical thistle has red to purple flowers and shiny pale green leaves with white veins