Lutein with Zeaxanthin
To Help Prevent Macula Degeneration
| Ultra Lutein 20 mg (with Zeaxanthin 1000 mcg) | |||
| $17.99 | 30 Count VP3820H | Retails for $18.90 | |
| $37.39 | 100 Count VP3820R | Retails for $49.90 | |
| $373.99 | 12 Bottles 100 Count Each | Retail Value $598.80 | |
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| With increasing consumer awareness about the key benefits of Lutein, the vital nutritive carotenoid for supporting eye health, you'll be pleased with this highest potency natural Lutein supplement available. Each easy-to-take softgel capsule supplies natural Lutein-20 mg and Zeaxanthin-1000 mcg, derived from the Marigold flower. | |||
| Lutein 6 mg (With Zeaxanthin 300 mcg) | |||
| $14.95 | 100 Count VP2817R | Retails for $19.90 | |
Lutein is the primary carotenoid found in the central part of the retina called the macula.
Lutein and Zeaxanthin help to protect the retina of the eye from sunlight and to help prevent macula degeneration, the most common cause of blindness in the elderly.
Each easy-to-take softgel capsule supplies a high concentration of natural Lutein and Zeaxanthin derived from the Marigold flower.
Formulated without sugar, starch, salt, artificial colorings, flavorings or preservatives.
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Lutein is a carotenoid and is found in vegetables and fruits. It acts as an anti-oxidant and lutein helps protect cells against the damaging effects of free radicals. Chances are good that your are not getting all the lutein you need from your diet. Americans simply don't eat enough vegetables rich in carotenoids like lutein.
Powerful Anti-Cancer Activity of Antioxidant Nutrients!
Researchers analyzed data from the Beta-Carotene and Retinol Efficacy Trial (CARET). They focused on blood samples from 278 subjects with prostate cancer and 483 matched subjects without cancer. They analyzed blood levels of several carotenoids, including Lutein, vitamin A and vitamin E (alpha and gamma tocopherols), then identified correlations between those levels and the risk of lung and prostate cancer.
Results: In the overall population, the highest intakes of Lutein, Zeaxanthin and alpha-tocopherol were associated with a significantly lower risk of lung cancer. Women with the highest blood levels of Lutein and Zeaxanthin had the lowest risk of developing lung cancer. The risk reduction associated with these nutrients was 69% for Lutein and Zeaxanthin. Men with the highest blood levels of Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) were 41% less likely to develop prostate cancer.
Reference: Cancer Epidemiology Biomarkers & Prevention, 2003;2003:518-526.
Lutein is an antioxidant that makes up some of the human macula. The full name for the macula is actually the "macula lutea" or yellow spot. Lutein protects the eye from damage caused by free radicals, which are released when the eye is under assault by sunlight, smoking and other environmental factors. Many eye vitamins contain lutein and some doctors recommend between 6 mg. and 20 mg. per day from your diet or supplements.
Now there is evidence that lutein’s "cousin", zeaxanthin, may be as important as lutein.
New Study Confirms Supplement Use Improves Health and Reduces Health Care Costs
A recent study conducted by The Lewin Group confirms that taking certain dietary and vitamin supplements can help seniors live longer, more independent lives while reducing health care costs by billions of dollars.
Here are some key findings of the study, which was commissioned by the Dietary Supplement Education Alliance (DSEA):
- The supplements studied – Omega-3 Fatty Acids (fish oil capsules) and Lutein (with zeaxanthin) – have reported savings of $3.1 billion and $2.5 billion respectively over five years, resulting from reduced doctors' visits, hospitalizations, and avoided transitions to dependency.
- Omega-3 Fatty Acids and Lutein (with zeaxanthin) are natural nutritional supplements allowing seniors to avoid common conditions such as coronary heart disease (CHD) and age-related macular degeneration (AMD).
- Daily intake of approximately 1,800 milligrams of Omega-3 by Americans over the age of 65 can reduce the occurrence of CHD, resulting in a potential five-year (2006-2010) savings of $3.1 billion in health care expenditures and an estimated 384,303 fewer hospitalizations.
- Daily intake of 6-10 milligrams of Lutein (with zeaxanthin) by seniors can reduce the relative risk of AMD, resulting in an estimated five-year (2006-2010) net savings of $2.5 billion from the avoided transition of approximately 98,219 individuals to dependency either in the community or a nursing facility.
New Study Finds Reduced Risks of Macular Degeneration Correlates To Specific Dietary Factors and Key Nutrients Including Vitamins C, Vitamin E, Zinc, Lutein, Zeaxanthin, Omega-3 fatty acids (DHA and EPA)
A diet that includes key nutrients and low-glycemic index foods is likely to reduce risks for age-related macular degeneration (AMD), according to the first study to analyze these factors in combination. This new analysis of Age-Related Eye Disease Study (AREDS) data was conducted at The Laboratory for Nutrition and Vision Research, and USDA Human Nutrition Research Center on Aging at Tufts University.
The study team included AREDS researchers and was funded in part by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the National Institutes of Health (NIH). Earlier studies, including AREDS and the Nutrition and Vision Project of the Nurses' Health Study had revealed the AMD-protective effects of several nutrients and of a low-glycemic index (GI) diet, but the nes study is the first to associate specific food intake patterns with substantial AMD risk reductions.
Study participants whose diets included higher levels of protective nutrients and of low-GI foods were at lowest risk for early and advanced AMD. This eye disease affects the retina, the sensitive tissue at the back of the eye that transmits images to the brain; advanced AMD can destroy the detailed, central vision people need to read, drive, and enjoy daily life. Data was analyzed for 4,003 AREDS participants, involving 7,934 eyes. Levels of AMD-protective nutrients, including Vitamins C, Vitamin E, Zinc, Lutein, zeaxanthin, Omega-3 fatty acids (DHA and EPA), as well as low-GI foods, were assessed using participants' food intake reports. (GI value is based on how fast a specific food's carbohydrates raise the body's blood sugar levels; Low GI foods have less impact on blood sugar fluctuations.)
Each dietary factor was assigned a percentile score, and factor scores were added up to find each participant's compound score. Compound scores were related to participants' AMD risk, based on diagnostic eye photographs taken when they joined AREDS.
AMD research is increasing because the most susceptible population are people over age 60, which is growing. A new report estimates 18 million will have AMD by 2050, 1.6 million of whom will be legally blind. Advanced AMD, especially the most prevalent "dry" form (geography atrophy), is a leading cause of severe vision impairment, and treatment options are limited. Preventing AMD and delaying its progression is the clear objective because it would best preserve people's quality of life while helping contain healthcare system cost and care challenges. Food sources of nutrients that support good general and eye health include: citrus fruits, vegetable oils, nuts, whole grains, dark green leafy vegetables, and cold water fish.
This research was published in the May issue of Ophthalmology, the journal of the American Academy of Ophthalmology.
