Experiences with

Zeaxanthin

The Vitabiotics supplement - Ultra Bilberry(500mg), Lutein(10mg) & Zeaxanthin(2mg) may support retinal health. The last two ingredients are from the carotenoid family and are naturally found in a variety of vegetables and fruit.

The antioxidants lutein and zeaxanthin proved safer than beta-carotene, which increases the risk of lung cancer for smokers or ex-smokers. Before you read on....regarding recommended supplements...

FYI, the AREDS2 formula is: 500 mg vitamin C 400 IU vitamin E 10 mg lutein 2 mg zeaxanthin 80 mg zinc 2 mg copper NIH literature refers to this as a high dose of anti-oxidants. Finally, here is my question for those of you that know more about supplements than I do.

I'm thinking the lutein and zeaxanthin are the 2 main ingredients for macula health...trying to find out about see clear versus areds.

There is also a strong self-healing ability in the human body, as long as it is provided with adequate and appropriate raw materials - nutrients, such as the common zinc, vitamin D, resveratrol, lutein, zeaxanthin, tea polyphenols and so on. Phytotherapy Phytotherapy is a kind of holistic therapy.

In addition, leafy greens are good sources of the antioxidants lutein and zeaxanthin. These antioxidants protect your eyes from macular degeneration and cataracts, which are common diabetes complications .

Zeaxanthin and Lutein. Taking less pain relief. Not on anything else. Have bloods in 2 weeks. Have I missed anything??

Vit D vit c folate 400ug and zeaxanthin and Lutein daily. I've stopped b12 spray and tablets as now on injections. My intrinsic factor and caeliac negative. So is it possible to only have b12 defiency with neurological symptoms? My diet is good and I eat meat. Still a mystery how I've got so ill.

Has anyone tried taking lutin and zeaxanthin for light sensitivity. Or other vits?

She also said taking lutein and zeaxanthin a good idea for eye health

I don't know if taking Macushield Gold, as the first doctor recommended, contributed to my good response to treatment but I did take it for a few months but now take a much cheaper product with bilberry, Lutein and zeaxanthin.

In addition, leafy greens are good sources of the antioxidants lutein and zeaxanthin. These antioxidants protect your eyes from macular degeneration and cataracts, which are common diabetes complications (12, 13, 14, 15).

Asked nurses if supplements such as Retinex Max (sold by Healthspan) containing Lutein (Free Base) 20mg, Zeaxanthin 2,000ug, Vitamin B2 1.4mg (100% NRV). They said some find it helps but suggested I ask on here. Not too expensive if it's going to help and save the other eye from Wet AMD?

Antioxidants Lutein and zeaxanthin are two antioxidants that participate in a host of normal physiological reactions. Lutein is thought to prevent macular degeneration with advancing age, to reduce the progression of cataracts, and maintain skin texture.

Carrots also contain zeaxanthin and lutein, which are also related to vitamin A. Eating a diet rich in these antioxidants may help to reduce your risk of cancer by preventing damage to the healthy cells of your body.

I was supposed return for next injection in one month but after intense research I surmized there seemed to be little advantage to this line of therapy so I decided to try a natural approach with supplements for eyes such as bilberry, lutein, zeaxanthin, omega 3, and antioxidants.

Hi ALL.I AM JUST AFTER JOINING SO IAM VERY NEW TO THIS SITE .Could someone tell me please where i can buy ..i-cap EXTRA LUTEIN,ZEAXANTHIN[EYE CARE] IN ireland.Thanks .

I have also started taking supplements of lutein and zeaxanthin in an effort to save my other eye, which is mildly affected but as yet the vision is not distorted.

Beta-carotenes, lutein and zeaxanthin in pecans also help rid your body of harmful free radicals, protecting it from inflammation. One ounce of macadamia nuts has only 4 grams of carbs, but over half of those are non-digestible fiber so it provides an ultra-low 2 grams of sugar per ounce of nuts.

and controls had similar concentrations of alpha-carotene, beta-carotene, total carotene, beta-cryptoxanthin, lutein, lycopene, retinol, and ascorbic acid" [Neg5] A 2002 Dutch study: "For intake of retinol, vitamins C and E and other carotenoids (alpha-carotene, beta-carotene, lycopene, and lutein/zeaxanthin