Lutein & Zeaxanthin

Lutein & Zeaxanthin

What are Lutein & Zeaxanthin?

Lutein and zeaxanthin are two types of carotenoids which give many fruits and vegetables their yellow to red pigments. They are strong antioxidants that help to defend the body against free radicals, protecting the body’s proteins, fats and DNA.

Due to the antioxidant properties of lutein and zeaxanthin, they have many health benefits including possibly reducing the effects of ‘bad’ LDL cholesterol and protecting the skin. However they are best known for supporting eye health.

Health Benefits:

Eye health

These antioxidants are found in concentrated amounts in the macula, a region of the retina located behind the eye. Lutein and zeaxanthin are the only carotenoids to accumulate in this area and work hard to protect the eyes from free radicals, its thought that eye health can be impaired if these antioxidants are reduced over time.

Lutein and zeaxanthin absorb excess light, acting as a natural sunblock. They are particularly helpful at protecting they eyes from blue light.

Many eye-related health conditions can benefit from lutein and zeaxanthin such as age-related macular degeneration, cataracts, diabetic retinopathy, eye detachment and uveitis.May protect your skin

Some recent studies suggest that the antioxidant effects of lutein and zeaxanthin may protect skin the damaging ultraviolet rays of the sun. One study found that when receiving 10mg of lutein and 2mg of zeaxanthin, people with mild-to-moderate dry skin had significantly improved skin tone, compared to the control group. As well as this, the antioxidants may protect skin cells from premature ageing and UVB-induced tumours.

Typical Uses:

We suggest taking 1 capsule of our Lutein 40mg – Zeaxanthin 2mg -Maximum Strength daily with food, or as directed by a healthcare practitioner.

Sources:

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4698938/

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/21899805/

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/16936087/

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/16934681/

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3536954/

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5063591/

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/17717424/What are Lutein & Zeaxanthin?

Lutein and zeaxanthin are two types of carotenoids which give many fruits and vegetables their yellow to red pigments. They are strong antioxidants that help to defend the body against free radicals, protecting the body’s proteins, fats and DNA.

Due to the antioxidant properties of lutein and zeaxanthin, they have many health benefits including possibly reducing the effects of ‘bad’ LDL cholesterol and protecting the skin. However they are best known for supporting eye health.

Health Benefits:

Eye health

These antioxidants are found in concentrated amounts in the macula, a region of the retina located behind the eye. Lutein and zeaxanthin are the only carotenoids to accumulate in this area and work hard to protect the eyes from free radicals, its thought that eye health can be impaired if these antioxidants are reduced over time.

Lutein and zeaxanthin absorb excess light, acting as a natural sunblock. They are particularly helpful at protecting they eyes from blue light.

Many eye-related health conditions can benefit from lutein and zeaxanthin such as age-related macular degeneration, cataracts, diabetic retinopathy, eye detachment and uveitis. 
May protect your skin

Some recent studies suggest that the antioxidant effects of lutein and zeaxanthin may protect skin the damaging ultraviolet rays of the sun. One study found that when receiving 10mg of lutein and 2mg of zeaxanthin, people with mild-to-moderate dry skin had significantly improved skin tone, compared to the control group. As well as this, the antioxidants may protect skin cells from premature ageing and UVB-induced tumours.

Typical Uses:

We suggest taking 1 capsule of our Lutein 40mg – Zeaxanthin 2mg -Maximum Strength daily with food, or as directed by a healthcare practitioner.

Sources:

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/
articles/PMC4698938/

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/
21899805/

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/
16936087/

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/
16934681/

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/
articles/PMC3536954/

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/
articles/PMC5063591/

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/
17717424/