Bio Lutein

• It has been proven to effectively filter blue light emitted by electronic screens such as mobile phones and computers, reducing eye strain and fatigue with prolonged exposure.
  Reduces the risk of macular degeneration and improves visual performance markers such as contrast sensitivity, glare and processing speed
  Significantly improves sleep quality and reduces headache frequency in people exposed to prolonged screen time
  

It is estimated that approximately half a million Canadians are living with significant vision loss that affects their quality of life. While the most common cause of vision loss is age-related macular degeneration (AMD), a new generation of children and young adults is increasingly affected by the high volume of electronic use in the form of computers, tablets, and cell phones. In both cases, damage to the central part of the retina, known as the macula, negatively affects visual acuity and can cause significant eye strain.

Fortunately, targeted carotenoids known as lutein, zeaxanthin, and meso-zeaxanthin can protect the health of the macula and the eye as a whole. These compounds are found in various parts of the macula, but lutein is most densely concentrated in the peripheral macula, meso-zeaxanthin in the central macula, and zeaxanthin covering the areas in between. Their role is to help protect the eye from harmful UV rays and has been shown to reduce the risk, progression, and severity of AMD and other vision disorders such as cataracts.

The problem is that these carotenoids cannot be produced by the body, and research has shown that nearly 70% of adults do not consume the recommended amounts of vegetables, fruits, and other sources of carotenoids. This means that supplementation is necessary for a large portion of the population.

Few supplements offer comprehensive retinal tissue protection with the ideal 10:1:1 ratio of lutein, zeaxanthin, and meso-zeaxanthin, respectively. This is the same ratio of carotenoids found in nature, and only this specific ratio has been shown to be effective in filtering blue light emitted by electronic screens such as cell phones and computers.

As a result, this 10:1:1 blend has been shown to reduce eye strain and fatigue during prolonged exposure to blue light from electronics and also improve visual performance markers such as contrast sensitivity, glare, and processing speed. Perhaps most impressively, research has shown that this blend can significantly improve sleep quality and reduce headache frequency, compared to placebo, in people exposed to prolonged screen time.

Bio-Lutein conveniently provides the evidence-based dosage and ratio of lutein, zeaxanthin, and mesozeaxanthin in just one daily capsule. Additionally, Bio-Lutein is readily bioavailable, significantly increasing blood carotenoid levels in just 2 weeks and increasing macular pigment density in just 8 weeks. The lutein, zeaxanthin, and mesozeaxanthin in Bio-Lutein are sustainably sourced from marigold extract, and each bottle provides a two-month supply of 60 capsules.