• Supports Healthy Vision
• Contains FloraGlo Lutein
• Helps Maintain Macular Health
• A Dietary Supplement
• GMP Quality Assured
NOW Ocu Support offers a full range of antioxidant nutrients which may aid in maintaining some visual functions. Lutein, a carotenoid found in dark green leafy vegetables, is a dominant pigment in the macular region of the eye. Bilberry extract contains biologically active flavonoids which supports healthy vision.
Suggested Use:
As a dietary supplement, take 3 capsules daily, preferably with meals.
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Supplement Facts:
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Serving Size: 3 Capsules
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Servings Per Container: 40
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Amount Per Serving
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%DV
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Beta-Carotene (as pro-Vitamin A 15 mg)
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25,000 IU
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500 %
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Vitamin C (as Ascorbic Acid)
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300 mg
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500 %
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Vitamin E (as d-alpha Tocopheryl Succinate)
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200 IU
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667 %
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Riboflavin (Vitamin B-2)
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20 mg
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1176 %
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Zinc (from L-OptiZinc Zinc L-Methionine)
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25 mg
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167 %
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Selenium (from L-Selenomethionine)
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100 mcg
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143 %
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Bilberry Standardized Extract (Vaccinium myrtillus) (min. 25 % Anthocyanidins)
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100 mg
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Lutein (Free-Form) (from 200 mg FloraGLO, Marigold Flowers Extract)
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10 mg
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Green Tea Extract (Camellia sinensis) (min. 40 % Catechins) (Contains 6 mg of naturally occurring caffeine)
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150 mg
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N-Acetyl Cysteine (NAC)
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100 mg
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Rutin
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100 mg
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Zeaxanthin (from 200 mg FloraGLO Marigold Flowers Extract
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500 mcg
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† Daily Value not established.
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Other Ingredients:
Gelatin (capsule), cellulose, magnesium stearate (vegetable source) and silica.
Contains soy derivative. Contains no sugar, salt, starch, yeast, wheat, gluten, milk, egg, shellfish or preservatives.
Warnings:
Do not eat freshness packet. Keep in bottle.
Store in a cool, dry place. Please recycle.
Q. How does Vitamin C directly impact on our eye health?
A.The aqueous humor is the watery fluid that fills the space between the cornea and the iris. The fluid nourishes and protects the cornea and lens and gives the eye its shape. Aqueous humor has very high levels of Vitamin C – much higher than our blood. Maintaining high levels of Vitamin C in the aqueous is essential to nourish the eyes and protect them from oxidative stress.
Q.What are the food sources of Vitamin C?
A.The best way to ensure you get plenty of Vitamin C is the eat a varied diet. Foods high in Vitamin C include:
• Red and green capsicum
• Strawberries
• Broccoli
• Tomatoes
• Citrus fruit
Vitamin C is essential for good eye health. Look after your eyes by eating foods rich with Vitamin C.
Q.What is Vitamin C benfits in Macular Degeneration?
A. Age-related Macular Degeneration:
Vitamin C (500 mg) appears to work with other antioxidants, including zinc (80 mg), beta-carotene (15 mg), and vitamin E (400 IU) to protect the eyes against developing macular degeneration (AMD), the leading cause of legal blindness in people over 55 in the United States. The people who seem to benefit are those with advanced AMD. It isn't known whether this combination of nutrients helps prevent AMD or is beneficial for people with less advanced AMD.