Eyewise® (Lutein 10mg)

The research on lutein and its importance to the health of our eyes just keeps on piling up! Scientific journals have been reporting on this for some time now, but it’s only more recently that the popular press has become excited about the benefits of this carotenoid.

Lutein is a type of carotenoid that is naturally found in leafy green vegetables where it plays a protective role for the plant, protecting it from excessive sun damage.
Amazingly, our bodies use lutein in a similar way, depositing it in the macular of the eye, where it helps to protect the delicate light receptor cells from damage, by
filtering out certain harmful wavelengths. Extensive research has shown that eating diets that are low in lutein can result in diminished levels of lutein in the macular, and it is believed that this is a contributory factor in age-related changes in the eye.

So this is another good reason to eat your greens! And if you want to be sure you're getting enough lutein, you can take it as a supplement.

Eyewise provides 10mg of pure lutein per tablet, a level that is certainly enough to support any diet and enough to replenish the body's stores if they are below optimal. Few products contain as much lutein as Eyewise, and in fact some companies overstate the level of lutein in their product by a factor of 2, by claiming the weight of the lutein preparation rather than the straight lutein.
Eyewise also contains extracts of bilberry, blackberry and grape seed which are all sources of another plant pigment called anthocyanadins. These are potent antioxidants that have been shown to have a strengthening effect on capillary walls. A network of capillaries nourishes the eye and this may explain why bilberries have been traditionally recommended for helping to maintain healthy eyes.

Did you know..? One Eyewise® tablet taken everyday provides a similar amount of Lutein as that found in 14oz (400g) of cooked broccoli.