date:Jul 06, 2012
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These compounds are the only carotenoids capable of filtering the harmful blue light than can damage cells in the eye, the rods and the cones. Maintaining high levels of both carotenoids, and therefore the macular pigment, is suggested to be a valid approach to maintaining eye health and reducing the risk of AMD, with recent clinical research suggesting 10 mg of lutein and 2 mg of zeaxanthin daily can protects eyes, and improve visual function.
Manuel Pavon, general manager