Eyecare

Your eyes are exposed to both oxygen and light, which in turn promote the production of harmful oxygen free radicals.

Lutein and zeaxanthin are the only dietary carotenoids that accumulate in the retina, particularly the macula region, which is located at the back of your eye.

The macula is essential for vision. Lutein and zeaxanthin work as important antioxidants in this area by protecting your eyes from harmful free radicals. It’s thought that a reduction of these antioxidants over time can impair eye health.

Lutein and zeaxanthin seem to work better together and can combat free radicals more effectively when combined.

Lutein and zeaxanthin also act as a natural sunblock by absorbing excess light energy. They’re thought to especially protect your eyes from harmful blue light.

Below are some conditions with which lutein and zeaxanthin may help:

✅ Age-related macular degeneration (AMD)

✅ Cataracts

✅ Diabetic retinopathy

✅ Eye detachment

✅ Uveitis

References:

Bernstein, P. S., Li, B., Vachali, P. P., Gorusupudi, A., Shyam, R., Henriksen, B. S., & Nolan, J. M. (2016). Lutein, zeaxanthin, and meso-zeaxanthin: The basic and clinical science underlying carotenoid-based nutritional interventions against ocular disease. Progress in retinal and eye research, 50, 34-66.

Koushan, K., Rusovici, R., Li, W., Ferguson, L. R., & Chalam, K. V. (2013). The role of lutein in eye-related disease. Nutrients, 5(5), 1823-1839.