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Our addiction to screens is leading to a rise in eye strain and dryness, and consumers increasingly are looking for natural solutions to protect their vision. Enter macular carotenoids — lutein, zeaxanthin and meso-zeaxanthin, key pigments in the macula or central vision area — which can help solve the blue-light problem plaguing people across generations and support overall vision health.
December 10, 2024
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Blue light. It’s the highest energy part of the visible light spectrum, but prolonged exposure to it can damage the retina and contribute to age-related macular degeneration (AMD), a leading cause of blindness.
Oxidative stress is behind the condition, but macular carotenoids are proven to act as antioxidants to neutralize free radicals and protect the retina. Studies show benefits of supplementing with all three macular carotenoids, with a standard dosage of 10 mg lutein, 2 mg zeaxanthin and 10 mg meso-zeaxanthin.
Recent research also suggests these carotenoids may also protect against heart disease by reducing arterial plaque buildup.
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Viewpoint: Save the children!
Your eyes aren’t just windows to your soul — they’re also under siege from our screen-filled world, notes Content Director Todd Runestad. That has kids’ eye health in the spotlight. Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is a condition on the rise, and its prevalence has increased significantly in recent years, likely due to increased screen time.
The eyes have it
From the iconic bionic eye of the Six Million Dollar Man to modern-day realities of digital eye strain, the quest to protect and enhance vision is more urgent than ever, Lisa Schofield contends. Market research predicts the global eye health market to reach $3.5 billion by 2033, with a growing elderly population further propelling demand.
Watch me work
Blue light may dominate our screens, but macular carotenoids are nature’s ultimate defenders for your eyes. Ace ingredient guy David Foreman investigates. Incredible bioactive ingredients — primarily lutein, zeaxanthin, and meso-zeaxanthin — act as natural blue light filters, safeguarding the retina from oxidative damage.
A is for angels
From preventing childhood blindness to transforming global health outcomes, Vitamin Angels has spent 30 years improving nutrition for the world’s most vulnerable populations. Founded on preventing childhood blindness through vitamin A distribution, Vitamin Angels’ mission has expanded to improving overall health outcomes for women, infants and children in underserved communities.
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Of the 42% of consumers who are aware of the effects of blue light, 71% are proactively trying to reduce their screen time and 69% have built regular breaks from using their devices in their daily lives, FMCG Gurus reports.
Relief of moderate to severe dry eye was explored through supplementing with an omega-3 blend of 300 mg DHA (docosahexaenoic acid), 1,200 mg EPA (eicosapentaenoic acid) and 150 mg ALA by Nature’s Way.
Zeaxanthin has been shown to reduce the risk of cataracts and AMD progression.
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