Vita Complesso di Luteina

Better vision, less tired eyes, prevention of age-related macular degeneration (AMD).

Tired, dry, or irritated eyes can be significantly improved thanks to an optimal combination of nutrients! Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) can be prevented through lutein, zeaxanthin, astaxanthin, and EPA/DHA omega-3 fatty acids. The key to effectiveness is quality: dosage and consistent long-term intake of these natural vital nutrients.

No sense organ is as important as the eyes. And in no sense organ does age become more noticeable and more serious. From the age of 45, visual disturbances, irritated, dry eyes and loss of vision become more frequent. To slow down the destructive process of the most common cause of visual impairment, AMD, which leads to blindness with increasing age, the carotenoids lutein, zeaxanthin, astaxanthin and EPA/DHA omega-3 fatty acids help. According to large-scale independent studies, depending on the initial situation, the risk of blindness can be reduced by 50% thanks to these vital nutrients.

Why isn't a healthy diet enough?
With increasing age, the nutritional needs of the eyes increase massively. On the one hand, however, the content of our food in the carotenoids lutein and zeaxanthin, which are crucial for eye health, is far too low, and on the other hand, micronutrients are absorbed less well by the body with age. We also know of an actual deficiency in the important omega-3 fatty acids EPA and DHA (from fatty fish or krill) in old age.

The goal is to ensure optimal micronutrient supply to the eyes.

Lutein and Zeaxanthin:
The carotenoids lutein and zeaxanthin are found in the retina of the eye and in particularly high concentrations in the macula lutea, the structure in the center of the retina with the highest density of photoreceptors, which achieves the highest visual acuity. Scientific studies suggest that an adequate supply of these carotenoids reduces the risk of developing age-related macular degeneration and cataracts (clouding of the eye lens) and positively influences their course.

The optimal dosage is 10mg of lutein and 2mg of zeaxanthin per day.

Astaxanthin - a natural carotenoid derived from algae:
Many studies have shown that natural astaxanthin can be helpful for a variety of eye problems:

• Tired eyes and visual disturbances.
• Dry eyes.
• Reduces irritated and inflamed eyes.
• Improvement of retinal capillary blood flow.
• Improve the ability of the eyes to focus.
• Improvement of depth perception.
• Protection against oxidative stress.

Lutein and zeaxanthin are optimally complemented with the antioxidant astaxanthin.

The optimal dosage of astaxanthin is at least 2 to 6 mg per day.

Omega-3 fatty acids (EPA and DHA) from fish or krill oil:
The omega-3 fatty acids EPA and DHA, which are only found in fish oil or krill oil, are crucial for maintaining healthy eyes. DHA is extremely important for the photoreceptors of the retina. Generally, these long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acids have anti-inflammatory effects. EPA and DHA are not found in vegetable oils. They are of central importance for many other organ systems (e.g., cardiovascular and brain) and many people are deficient in them.

The recommended dosage is 500 mg EPA/DHA per day:
Best taken with a high-fat meal, preferably in the evening.

Advice regarding eye health:

• Avoid smoking.
• Get regular exercise in the fresh air.
• Avoid saturated fats, use olive oil and rapeseed oil instead of sunflower oil.
• Eat fatty fish regularly or supplement with fish oil or krill oil capsules with a high content of EPA & DHA.
• Replace white flour products with whole grain products. Low sugar.
• Lots of vegetables, fruits, and regular blueberries (rich in natural antioxidants).
• Avoid or treat high blood pressure.
• Protect your eyes with a high-quality pair of sunglasses.
• Dietary supplement with 10 mg Lutein, 2 mg Zeaxanthin and Astaxanthin.
• Regular check-ups with an ophthalmologist starting at age 40.

* NRV: Reference values according to EU regulation.