· Lutein 20 mg Each Softgel / Zeaxanthin 1 mg
· Supports Visual Function and Protects The Macula
· Dietary Supplement
Lutein is an antioxidant carotenoid that occurs in nature with zeaxanthin, a closely related carotenoid. Lutein and zeaxanthin concentrate in the eye’s macula and lens, as well as in the skin, breast and cervical tissues. Both lutein and zeaxanthin protect the macula from degradation normally associated with aging and oxidative stress. The macula is responsible for focus and color differentiation. Lutein and zeaxanthin are found in dark green, leafy vegetables. While the average American intake of lutein is only 2 mg per day, other population groups consume up to 20 to 25 mg per day.
Jarrow Formulas Lutein is extracted from marigold petals. Each softgel contains 20 mg elemental lutein from lutein esters, which are naturally occurring, more stable and are well absorbed.
Suggested Use:
Take 1 softgel per day with food or as directed by your qualified health care consultant.
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Supplement Facts:
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Serving Size: 1 Softgel
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Servings Per Container: 30
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Amount per Softgel
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% DV
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Lutein (from esters) (Tagetes erecta) (Marigold petal extract)
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20 mg
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Zeaxanthin (as esters) (Tagetes erecta) (Marigold petal extract)
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1 mg
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* Daily Value not established.
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Other Ingredients:
Soybean oil, beeswax and mixed tocopherols. Softgel consists of gelatin, glycerin and water.
No wheat, no gluten, no dairy, no egg, no fish/shellfish, no peanuts/tree nuts.
Warnings
Keep out of the reach of children.
Q.What are the Lutein and zeaxanthin?
A.Lutein and zeaxanthin are naturally occurring carotenoid compounds found in many plants and vegetables. Zeaxanthin is a disease-fighting compound found in plant foods, usually found with lutein Lutein and zeaxanthin are found in highest concentration in the macular region of the eyes (the back of the eye where the retina is located), where they are believed to help filter out damaging blue light and prevent free radical damage to the delicate structures in the back of the eye.
Q.What are food source of Lutein and zeaxanthin?
A.Food sources include dark-green leafy vegetables, fruit, and egg yolks.
Q.What are the healthy benefits of Lutein and zeaxanthin?
A.Lutein and zeaxanthin may be effective in reducing the risk of getting age-related macular degeneration (AMD) or its progression.
Lutein and zeaxanthin may be more effective than other nutrients in reducing the risk of getting AMD or it progressing. This is due to their antioxidant and protective properties. A high concentration of lutein, zeaxanthin, and a related compound meso-zeaxanthin, are found in the macula, where they are known as the macular pigment. The macular pigment protects the macula in several ways, it has the ability to interact with free radicals and filter out damaging blue light. By acting as a blue light filter the macular pigment can protect the cells responsible for vision from light damage. Lutein in particular has been shown to have the highest blue light filtering properties. Free radicals are produced in the body when oxygen reacts with certain molecules. They are known to damage or destroy cells, altering their function and preventing them from regenerating. They may be formed in the retina (light sensitive area at the back of the eye which contains the macula) due to its high demand for oxygen. Long term exposure may cause damage of the light sensing cells responsible for vision.
Q.What are dose of Lutein and zeaxanthin?
A.Recommended level for eye health: The American Optometric Association recommends 10 mg/day of lutein and 2 mg/day for zeaxanthin.