Description
“A number of studies now show that consuming lutein from rich food sources or through supplementation can increase macular pigment density and lower ARMD (Age Related Macular Degeneration) risk. Lutein is a carotenoid (a natural pigment found in plants) which has been the focus of much of the research on ARMD and other degenerative eye diseases.
Plants synthesize lutein to harvest light energy and protect against excessive light. Humans cannot synthesize lutein; we must get in it our diet (green and yellow vegetables) or through supplementation. Humans also utilize these pigments to protect the eye from excessive interaction with the damaging effects of light. This function of these carotenoids has given them the nickname of “nature’s sunglasses” for the tissues of the eye.
Lutein is found in all subsections of the eye but occurs in concentrations nearly 1,000 times greater in the macula section of the retina than in any other tissue in the body. This extremely high concentration creates a yellow spot that is visible to the trained professional and is called the “macula lutea.”
Lutein absorbs the very high-energy and most damaging portions of the light spectrum (ultraviolet blue). This absorption of the high-energy spectrum is critical to the protection of the lens, retina, and macular portions of the eye.
* These statements have not been evaluated by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to treat, mitigate, diagnose, or cure any disease..
30 Soft gel Capsules 20mg Each.