Store in a cool, dry place, away from sunlight. Do not take if tamper-evident seal is broken or missing. Keep out of reach of children.
Brand Overview
About Lutein
Lutein: Lutein is a naturally occurring carotenoid and antioxidant found in various fruits, vegetables, and plants. It is especially concentrated in the retina of the eye and is known for its potential benefits for vision and overall health. Here are some key characteristics of lutein:
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Eye Health and Vision Support:
- Lutein is primarily known for its role in supporting eye health.
- It is a component of the macular pigment in the retina and helps protect the eyes from harmful high-energy light waves like blue light.
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Antioxidant Protection:
- Lutein acts as an antioxidant, helping to neutralize free radicals and reduce oxidative stress in the body.
- Its antioxidant properties contribute to overall cellular health.
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Macular Degeneration Prevention:
- Lutein has been studied for its potential in preventing age-related macular degeneration (AMD), a leading cause of vision loss in older adults.
- Regular consumption of lutein-rich foods may help reduce the risk of AMD.
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Cognitive Function Support:
- Some research suggests that lutein may play a role in cognitive function.
- It may contribute to brain health by protecting against oxidative damage and inflammation.
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Skin Health Benefits:
- Lutein's antioxidant properties extend to skin health.
- It may help protect the skin from damage caused by UV rays and environmental pollutants.
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Heart Health and Cardiovascular Support:
- Lutein may contribute to heart health by reducing inflammation and supporting blood vessel function.
- Its potential to improve cholesterol levels could also benefit cardiovascular health.
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Dietary Sources:
- Lutein is found in various foods, including dark leafy greens (like spinach and kale), yellow and orange fruits, and vegetables (such as corn and squash).
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Age-Related Protection:
- Lutein's benefits extend to age-related health concerns, including supporting overall well-being in older adults.
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A fun way to support visual health and protect kids' eyes against blue light
Children's Eye Health Gummies delivers multi-nutrient support for kids' visual development in every tasty bite.*
- 484 mg omega-3, plus lutein & zeaxanthin
- Supports healthy visual function for kids ages 3+*
- Helps protect against harmful blue light exposure*
- Refreshing strawberry lemonade flavor with zero sugar
- No artificial coloring, flavoring, or preservatives
These days, kids are using digital devices more than ever before. This dramatic increase in screen time means exposure to blue light that can be harmful to youngsters' eyes, especially since many children don't get enough of the key nutrients needed to support optimal eye health and development.* That's why Children's Eye Health Gummies combines omega-3 DHA with research-backed carotenoids lutein and zeaxanthin to deliver daily nutritional support for optimal visual health and to help protect kids' eyes from damaging blue light.* These tasty, zero-sugar gummies are individually sealed in shelf-stable packs for added convenience.
Suggested Use
For ages 3-12 years, one gummy daily, or as directed by your health care professional or pharmacist. Chew and enjoy!
Caution
Consult with your physician before taking this product if you have a known medical condition, are taking medications (including blood thinners), or if you are allergic to iodine.
Storage
Extra antioxidant protection to support eye health
Benefits and Features
OcuThera™ supports the actions of MultiThera™ multivitamin formulas with key amino acids, antioxidants, and phytonutrients that protect and support your eye health.†
Detail Overview
Visual tissues are highly susceptible to free radical damage from daily exposure to light radiation and oxygen. Lutein, bilberry, and other antioxidants help support natural antioxidant defense mechanisms of the ocular lens, retina, and macula.†
SUPPLEMENT FACTS
| Serving Size 2 Capsules | ||
| Amount Per 2 Capsules | % Daily Value | |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin C (as L-ascorbic acid) | 250 mg | 278% |
| Vitamin E (as RRR-alpha-tocopheryl acid succinate) | 134 mg | 893% |
| Lutein (Tagetes erecta)(marigold flower extract) | 15 mg | * |
| Zeaxanthin (Tagetes erecta)(marigold flower extract) | 0.75 mg | * |
| N-Acetyl-L-Cysteine | 300 mg | * |
| L-Glutathione (reduced form) | 50 mg | * |
| Alpha-Lipoic Acid | 50 mg | * |
| Taurine | 300 mg | * |
| Bilberry Extract (Vaccinium myrtillus) (fruit) (standardized to 25% anthocyanosides) | 60 mg | * |
| Red Grape Extract (Vitis vinifera) (seeds, skin, fruit/pulp) (full-spectrum phytonutrients, includes trans-resveratrol) | 50 mg | * |
| * Daily value not established | ||
Other Ingredients:
Vegetarian capsule (hydroxypropyl methylcellulose, water), ascorbyl palmitate, microcrystalline cellulose, silicon dioxide, and natural orange flavor.
Suggested Use
Adults: 2 capsules daily with food or as directed by a healthcare professional. Children: As directed by a healthcare professional.
Allergy Statement
Made without common allergens: milk/casein, eggs, fish, shellfish, tree nuts, peanuts, wheat, gluten, soybeans, and sesame. Non-GMO, Vegetarian, No synthetic colors, or flavors.
Caution
Consult your physician If you are pregnant or nursing, or have a medical condition, or taking prescription drugs, or under the age of 18 years. KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN.
Life Extension
MacuGuard® Ocular Support with Saffron & Astaxanthin 60 softgels Life Extension
$32.25
Nutrients like lutein and astaxanthin benefit eye health. MacuGuard® Ocular Support delivers these nutrients, plus zeaxanthin, meso-zeaxanthin and saffron for a comprehensive eye health support formula.
What Is MacuGuard Ocular Support?
MacuGuard® Ocular Support with Saffron & Astaxanthin provides important nutrients that help protect the eye’s delicate photoreceptor cells, promote macular and retinal health, and help fight eye fatigue.
The nutrients our eyes need are often hard to come by, but it’s worth making sure we get enough of them to keep our eyes healthy over time.
MacuGuard® Ocular Support with Saffron & Astaxanthin Benefits
- Contains lutein, meso-zeaxanthin & zeaxanthin for eye health support
- Provides comprehensive ocular nutrition in a single softgel
- Helps fight eye fatigue with astaxanthin
- Provides an optimal dose of saffron to support healthy vision
Carotenoids: Eye-friendly Nutrients
Carotenoids are a class of phytonutrients (plant chemicals) that are obtained from diet or supplements. Eating foods or taking supplements that contain carotenoids can offer a wide range of health benefits. For instance: the carotenoids lutein and zeaxanthin are the main pigments in the macular portion of the eye’s retina. Lutein and zeaxanthin protect your eye against light and free radical-induced damage.
The nutrients our eyes need are often hard to come by, but it’s worth making sure we get enough of them to keep our eyes healthy over time. For instance: the carotenoids lutein and zeaxanthin are the main components of your macular pigment, and help protect the eyes from the effects of excess blue and ultraviolet light.
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Warnings
- KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN
- DO NOT EXCEED RECOMMENDED DOSE
- Do not purchase if outer seal is broken or damaged.
- When using nutritional supplements, please consult with your physician if you are undergoing treatment for a medical condition or if you are pregnant or lactating.
Support your eye health and night vision
MacuGuard® Ocular Support provides lutein, trans-zeaxanthin, and meso-zeaxanthin, three important nutrients that protect the delicate photoreceptor cells in the retinas macula from light damage. This innovative formula also contains C3G (cyanidin-3-glucoside), a cutting-edge berry flavonoid compound that helps stimulate regeneration of rhodopsin, a compound in the eyes that absorbs light in the retina to help support night vision.
Benefits at a Glance
- Comprehensive ocular nutrition in a single softgel
- Contains lutein, two forms of zeaxanthin, and phospholipid compounds
- Promotes absorption and concentration of lutein nutrient
- Contains berry flavonoids to support night vision
Carotenoid antioxidants: essential nutrients for your eyes
The nutrients our eyes need are often hard to come by — and our bodies sometimes lose the ability to synthesize them as we age. For instance: carotenoid nutrients such as lutein and specific forms of zeaxanthin make up your macular pigment. This part of your retina protects underlying photoreceptor cells from the harmful effects of excess blue and ultraviolet light.1-5
Macular pigment density: vital for healthy vision
Because of this, the density of your macular pigment is essential6 to healthy vision.7-9 Unfortunately, this density naturally declines with age, 10 and some of us lose the ability to synthesize meso-zeaxanthin from lutein over time. Thats why this formula contains lutein as well as trans-zeaxanthin and meso-zeaxanthin, which are difficult to get from diet alone. In addition, alpha-carotene has been added based on new evidence that it helps support the macular pigment.11
Phospholipids for lutein: absorption, concentration and circulation
Getting these eye-healthy nutrients to where you need them most is a huge part of supporting your vision health. This formula contains phospholipids, which mix well with lutein and are an integral part of the cell membrane. Phospholipids have also been shown to support lutein12-17 absorption and improve the circulation and accumulation of lutein within the retina as well.16, 17
Nutrition for night vision: C3G berry flavonoids
MacuGuard® Ocular Support also contains a cutting-edge flavonoid derived from European black currant berry extract. Cyanidin-3-glucoside encourages the regeneration of rhodopsin, 18 a retinal compound which absorbs light. Age-related decline of rhodopsin is associated with the loss of night vision — so this nutrient helps older eyes see better at night.
Vision-enhancing benefits of saffron
This formula also includes the optimal dose of saffron along with cyanidin-3-glucoside to support healthy vision.18-20 People supplementing with saffron showed an improvement in vision as measured by them seeing an average of two additional lines on the Snellen eye chart commonly used by doctors to test vision.18
Start protecting your eye health today!
Eye health is a crucial and often-overlooked part of ensuring quality of life as you age. The potent ingredients in MacuGuard® Ocular Support help protect your macular health from light-induced damage and oxidative stress. Make this comprehensive formula a part of your nutritional regimen — and help safeguard your eyes for years to come!
Suggested Use:
Take one (1) softgel daily, with food, or as recommended by a healthcare practitioner.
Serving Size: 1 softgel
Amount Per Serving
MacuGuard® proprietary blend ... 173mg
Phospholipids, marigold extract (flower) [providing 10 mg free lutein, 4 mg meso-zeaxanthin & trans-zeaxanthin], mixed carotenoids [providing 1.24 mg α-carotene]
Saffron extract ... 20mg
(stigma)
C3G ... 2.2mg
(cyanidin-3-glucoside)
[from European black currant extract (fruit)]
Other Ingredients: Extra virgin olive oil, gelatin, glycerin, safflower oil, beeswax, palm oil, purified water, acacia gum, maltodextrin, annatto color.
Non-GMO
LuteinPlus® and Mz® are registered trademarks of Nutriproducts Ltd., UK, licensed under U.S. Patent 8, 623, 428.
Caution
Avoid use during pregnancy.
Warnings
KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN
DO NOT EXCEED RECOMMENDED DOSE
Do not purchase if outer seal is broken or damaged.
When using nutritional supplements, please consult with your physician if you are undergoing treatment for a medical condition or if you are pregnant or lactating.
Jarrow Formulas® Lutein supports eye health and visual function with lutein and zeaxanthin.* Lutein and zeaxanthin are natural antioxidant carotenoids found in dark green, leafy vegetables, and are important components of the macular pigment in the eye, which is responsible for focus and color differentiation.
- Provides Important Eye-Supporting Nutrients, Lutein and Zeaxanthin*
- Supports Visual Function* and Macular Health*
- Lutein & Zeaxanthin Softgel
- 20 Milligrams Lutein Per Serving
Suggested use
Adults take 1 softgel once a day with food or as directed by your qualified healthcare professional.
WARNING: Consult a healthcare professional before using this product if you are pregnant, nursing, under the age of 18, are taking medication or have a medical condition; if adverse reactions occur, discontinue use.
KEEP OUT OF THE REACH OF CHILDREN.
STORE IN A COOL, DRY PLACE.
| Supplement facts | ||
| Serving Size: 1 Softgel | ||
| Amount Per Serving | %DV | |
| Lutein (Marigold Petal Extract) (Tagetes erecta) | 20 mg | † |
| Zeaxanthin (Marigold Petal Extract) (Tagetes erecta) | 4 mg | † |
| †Daily Value (DV) not established. | ||
Other ingredients
Sunflower oil, softgel (bovine gelatin, glycerin, water) beeswax and mixed tocopherols (antioxidant).
No major allergens.