Lutein and zeaxanthin are the only carotenoids found in the human retina. Concentrated in the macula, they form the macular pigment the yellow protective layer responsible for sharp central vision. The body cannot synthesize either one. Each capsule provides lutein esters 20 mg and zeaxanthin 2 mg from marigold flower (Tagetes erecta), the richest known plant source of these carotenoids. The 20:2 mg ratio reflects the approximate ratio found in the human macula.
Age Related Macular Degeneration
AMD is the leading cause of vision loss in adults over 50 in developed countries. It involves progressive deterioration of the macula the small central area of the retina responsible for sharp, detailed central vision needed for reading, driving, and recognizing faces. Lutein and zeaxanthin are the specific carotenoids concentrated in the macula, and their dietary intake is directly associated with macular pigment density. Lutein for eye health is most effective when taken consistently with dietary fat to support absorption of these fat soluble carotenoids.
Marigold Flower Source
Lutein in marigold petals exists in the natural ester form lutein molecules bound to fatty acids, hydrolyzed in the digestive tract to release free lutein for absorption. Zeaxanthin supplements derived from marigold flower provide the same source carotenoid as found in the human macula. Because lutein and zeaxanthin are fat soluble, take these lutein capsules with a meal containing dietary fat. A small amount is sufficient: olive oil, nuts, an egg, or dairy.
Lutein and zeaxanthin are the only carotenoids found in the human retina. Concentrated in the macula, they form the macular pigment the yellow protective layer responsible for sharp central vision. The body cannot synthesize either one. Each capsule provides lutein esters 20 mg and zeaxanthin 2 mg from marigold flower (Tagetes erecta), the richest known plant source of these carotenoids. The 20:2 mg ratio reflects the approximate ratio found in the human macula.
Age Related Macular Degeneration
AMD is the leading cause of vision loss in adults over 50 in developed countries. It involves progressive deterioration of the macula the small central area of the retina responsible for sharp, detailed central vision needed for reading, driving, and recognizing faces. Lutein and zeaxanthin are the specific carotenoids concentrated in the macula, and their dietary intake is directly associated with macular pigment density. Lutein for eye health is most effective when taken consistently with dietary fat to support absorption of these fat soluble carotenoids.
Marigold Flower Source
Lutein in marigold petals exists in the natural ester form lutein molecules bound to fatty acids, hydrolyzed in the digestive tract to release free lutein for absorption. Zeaxanthin supplements derived from marigold flower provide the same source carotenoid as found in the human macula. Because lutein and zeaxanthin are fat soluble, take these lutein capsules with a meal containing dietary fat. A small amount is sufficient: olive oil, nuts, an egg, or dairy.
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