• Life Extension – Super Zeaxanthin With Lutein & Meso-Zeaxanthin Plus Astaxanthin 60Ct Softgels

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Super Zeaxanthin with Lutein & Meso-zeaxanthin Plus Astaxanthin, 60 softgels Super Zeaxanthin with Lutein & Meso-zeaxanthin Plus Astaxanthin60 softgelsItem Catalog Number: 01286The macular region of the human retina is yellow in color due to the presence of the macular pigment, composed of two dietary xanthophylls, lutein and zeaxanthin, and another xanthophyll, meso-zeaxanthin. The latter is formed from lutein in the retina.1 Scientists long ago discovered that the carotenoids lutein and zeaxanthin help protect the macula and photoreceptor outer segments throughout the retina from photo-initiated oxidative damage. New research has discovered that a third carotenoid, meso-zeaxanthin, is required by the aging macula to maintain its structural density.Why protecting your macular density is so importantBy absorbing blue-light, the macular pigment protects the underlying photoreceptor cell layer from light damage. The density of your macular pigment (composed of lutein, zeaxanthin, and meso-zeaxanthin) is essential to proper vision. Unfortunately, this density declines naturally over time. Patients with macular degeneration have been shown to have 30% less meso-zeaxanthin in their macula compared to healthy eyes.2 One reason for this deficiency of meso-zeaxanthin is lack of ingested lutein. Another explanation for the missing meso-zeaxanthin observed in macular degeneration may be the inability to adequately convert lutein to meso-zeaxanthin in the retinaEating lots of lutein- and zeaxanthin-containing vegetables can help maintain the structural integrity of the macula.3-4 Unlike lutein and zeaxanthin, meso-zeaxanthin is not found in the diet, but is converted in the retina from ingested lutein.1 If taken as a supplement, meso-zeaxanthin is absorbed into the blood stream and effectively increases macular pigment levels.5Lutein, zeaxanthin, and meso-zeaxanthin help increase macular pigment and protect the inner eye as it is being bombarded by high energy wavelengths

Life Extension, Super Zeaxanthin with Lutein & Meso-zeaxanthin Plus Astaxanthin – 60 softgels