Description
- Contains Lutein and Zeaxanthin carotenoids
- Supports eye and vision health
- Provides antioxidant protection
- May provide cardiovascular support
Lutein, provided by Douglas Laboratories, is extracted from Marigold flower petals, a potent natural source. In addition, each softgel provides significant amounts of natural zeaxanthin which is a structurally and functionally similar carotenoid.
Carotenoids are the colorful plant pigments, some of which the body can turn into vitamin A, are powerful antioxidants, and act to enhance your immune response to infections. They are predecessors to vitamin A and very powerful antioxidants.
Lutein and zeaxanthin are two types of carotenoids, which are yellow to red pigments found widely in vegetables and other plants. Though lutein is considered a yellow pigment, in high concentrations it appears orange-red.
In addition to being found in many green leafy plants and colorful fruits and vegetables, lutein and zeaxanthin are found in high concentrations in the macula of the human eye, giving the macula its yellowish color. In fact, the macula also is called the "macula lutea" (from the Latin macula, meaning "spot," and lutea, meaning "yellow").
Lutein and zeaxanthin appear to have important antioxidant functions in the body. Along with other natural antioxidants, including vitamin C, beta carotene and vitamin E, these important pigments guard the body from damaging effects of free radicals, which are unstable molecules that can destroy cells.
Scientific evidence clearly suggests that lutein's role in the retina is to protect the tissue from the damaging effects of high-energy blue spectrum light and oxygen to which the eyes are subjected more than any other tissue in the body. Both light and oxygen can create free radicals that can play havoc with the highlyunsaturated fatty acids present in the membranes of the visual cells. The uncontrolled generation of free radicals in the eyes is believed to ultimately lead to macular degeneration and cataract.
Douglas Laboratories' Lutein softgels provide significant amount of Lutein and Zeaxanthin carotenoids for maximum eye and antioxidant support.
Packaging
90 gels
Suggested Use
Adults take 1 to 2 softgels daily, or as directed by your healthcare professional.
Ingredients
| Supplement Facts | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Serving Size: 1 Softgel | ||||
| Servings Per Container: 90 | ||||
| Amount Per Serving | %DV | |||
| Vitamin E (as d-alpha-tocopherol) | 1 IU | 4% | ||
| Lutein | 6 mg | * | ||
| Zeaxanthin | 300 mcg | * | ||
| *Daily Value Not Established. | ||||
Other Ingredients: Safflower oil, gelatin (capsule), glycerin, and water.
About Douglas Labs
For more than 50 years Douglas Laboratories has been at the forefront of the nutritional health industry, product researching, developing and manufacturing superior-quality, science-based dietary supplements to help people improve their health. Douglas Laboratories is proud to offer one of the largest and most innovative selections of premium products in a comprehensive range of forms manufactured in GMP-compliant, state-of-the-art facilities. Douglas Labs produces its nutritional supplements at GMP-Compliant facilities in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, which include 150,000 square feet of state-of-the-art manufacturing, ISO accredited in-house laboratories, and bottling and packaging capabilities. Douglas Laboratories is a wholly own subsidiary of Atrium Innovations Inc., a globally recognized leader in the development, manufacturing, and commercialization of innovative, science-based dietary supplements available mainly through healthcare practitioners and health food and specialized stores. Atrium Innovations has over 1,100 employees and operates seven manufacturing facilities.
For questions regarding Douglas Labs products, please email herbalist@herbsdirectstores.com - Douglas Labs is a professional brand and should be administered by recommendation and under the supervision of a healthcare professional. For specific questions about your health, please consult your healthcare provider. Unfortunately, we are not able to sell/ship this brand to international destinations. Douglas Laboratories logo, text, graphics, and photo images are the property of HVL LLC dba Douglas Laboratories and are used with permission.
Safety
Do not use if pregnant or nursing. Keep out of reach of children. Please consult your health care provider if currently under care or treatment. Do not exceed recommended serving. See product packaging for additional safety information.
Disclaimer
Individual results may vary. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. The statements on this website and all affiliates have not been evaluated by the FDA. Advice on treatment or care of an individual patient should be obtained through consultation with a trained health care practitioner.
