Look after you eyes (and heart!) with this easy one-a-day formula.
Lutein
Age related macular degeneration (AMD) is a huge problem for the over 60s and a Lutein supplement may help to slow or halt the progression of the disease. Part of the retina’s protection is Lutein which forms a pigment absorbing UV blue light, the most damaging wavelength of sunlight. The pigment itself can only come from diet, and most of us get very little Lutein these days. Therefore all people with failing eyesight are advised to take a Lutein supplement. Lutein is also a strong Anti-Oxidant of the carotenoid variety, and has found to have a massive role in particularly heart health and eye health and also has far reaching effects on the skin and a role to play in women's health. Read the above BBC article to find out about it's action in keeping the arteries from clogging up. Hardening of the arteries can lead to potentially life threatening heart problems but this study found that those patients with the highest amount of Lutein in their blood had the smallest increases in artery thickness, whilst those with low levels of Lutein had up to five times the artery thickness of the other group of patients. This could be a life changing supplement!
Bilberry
Bilberry contains Vitamins A and C, providing antioxidant protection which can help prevent free radical damage to the eyes. Vitamin A is required for sharp vision, while Vitamin C helps form collagen and is needed for growth and repair of tissue cells and blood vessels. Anthocyanosides support and protect collagen structures in the blood vessels of the eyes, assuring strong, healthy capillaries that carry vital nutrients to eye muscles and nerves.
Bilberry has long been a remedy for poor vision and "night blindness." Clinical tests confirm that given orally it improves visual accuracy in healthy people, and may help those with eye diseases such as pigmentosa, retinitis, glaucoma, and myopia.
SUITABLE FOR VEGETARIANS AND VEGANS.
NOT ALL SUPPLEMENTS ARE THE SAME QUALITY. We searched for high quality but affordable supplements and found FSC, who supply major high street chains with their products. Manufactured and purified to the highest standards and sealed in airtight, UV proof containers.
One Tablet Provides: %RDA
Bilberry Extract Standardised to 180mg N/A
Provide 25% anthocyanoisdes 45mg N/A
Lutein 5mg N/A
Beta Carotene 5mg N/A
Vitamin E 53mg TE 442
Vitamin C 136mg 170
Vitamin B2 1.8mg 129
Niacin 18mg NE 113
Recommended Use:
One tablet per day with food.
Ingredients:
Dicalcium phosphate, Microcrystalline cellulose, Standardised bilberry extract, Vitamin E (silicon dioxide), Beta carotene (maize starch), Vitamin C (Hydroxypropylmethylcellulose), Lutein ester beadlets, Vitamin B3 (Niacin), Silicon Dioxide, Magnesium stearate*, Hydroxypropylmethylcellulose, Vegetable glycerine, Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
* from a vegetable source.
