OculoNutrients

Ocular multivitamin/mineral formula with lutein and zeaxanthin

Lutein and zeaxanthin are distinct from the rest of the carotenoid family, being the only two absorbed and utilized by the eyes. Referred to as oxycarotenoids or xanthophylls, these fat-soluble compounds contain hydroxyl groups in their ring structures, making them more polar than their carotene counter parts, as well as more efficient at quenching free radicals. Lutein and zeaxanthin are absorbed into the retina through specific xanthophyll binding proteins and provide the primary pigment that gives the macula its characteristic yellow color. Studies have shown that zeaxanthin is more concentrated in the center of the macula, or the fovea, whereas lutein is more concentrated along the periphery of the macula and throughout the retina. Furthermore, multiple clinical studies suggest a direct relationship between lutein and zeaxanthin supplementation and macular concentration of these xanthophylls. Lutein and zeaxanthin have been reported in numerous studies, including a double blind, placebo controlled clinical trial held at the Department of Veterans' Affairs, Medical Center Eye Clinic in Chicago, to promote healthy macular pigment, lens optical density, and visual acuity. Additionally, clinical trials have indicated that lutein and zeaxanthin support vision health through a combination of pigment associated antioxidant protection and blue-light screening mechanisms. One study conducted at Schepens Eye Research Institute and Department of Ophthalmology at Harvard Medical School indicated that zeaxanthin promoted photoreceptor health as well as provided protection from light.*

OculoNutrients is a broad-spectrum ophthalmoprotective formula combining 10 mg lutein and 2 mg zeaxanthin per serving (in the optimal 5:1 ratio) with a highly bioavailable vitamin and mineral core, which includes copper, beta carotene, vitamin E, and zinc for healthy eyes.*

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