Doctor's Best's FloraGlo 20mg Lutein with Zeaxanthin 60Sg

Lutein is a yellow member of the carotenoid family. It is one of the major carotenoids found in human blood, with a high tissue concentration in the retina (and macula) of the human eye. Lutein functions as a potent free radical scavenger in a number of tissues, including the eyes, skin, heart and lungs. * Zeaxanthin is the second major carotenoid found in the retina. Both lutein and zeaxanthin work synergistically to promote eye health.* FloraGLO® Lutein is a source of purified free lutein, identical to that found in green leafy vegetables. FloraGLO® Lutein is extracted from marigold flowers, the most abundant source of lutein in nature. This patented process (US patents 5,382,714 and 5,648,564) ensures a standardized, potent and pure end product every time. Much of the published research on lutein has used FloraGLO® Lutein, which has created an extensive body of literature supporting the efficacy and safety of this product in human and animal models. Additionally, in vitro studies have pointed to multiple mechanisms by which FloraGLO® lutein confers benefit to eye, skin and general health. FloraGLO® has also been used in more clinical trials than any other source of lutein, ensuring that the benefits found in these trials can be attributed specifically to FloraGLO® Lutein. Ingredients Return to Top Benefits Maintains Healthy Visual Function* It has been well established that lutein is present in high concentrations in the retinal tissue of the human eye. However, a study was conducted in human volunteers to determine whether taking lutein in supplement form actually increased the density of the carotenoid pigments present in the macula. In this study of eight individuals, researchers estimated the density of the macular pigments prior to having each individual take 10 mg of lutein daily in supplement form for 12 weeks. Plasma lutein concentrations were measured at 4-week intervals. During the first four weeks of the study, plasma levels increased five-fold from pre-supplement measures, and then remained at ...