The researchers found that when adjusting for age, sex, and educational attainment, all three measures of frailty were associated with lower levels of lutein (relative risk ratios [RRRs], 0.43 to 0.63),
zeaxanthin (RRRs, 0.49 to 0.63), and vitamin D (RRRs, 0.51 to 0.75).
No major adverse effects of lutein supplementation have been found except some skin yellowing seen in people with intermediate AMD who consumed lutein and
zeaxanthin over 5 years.
But, there are two things that makes eggs a healthful food for your eyes: lutein and
zeaxanthin. Yes, just like spinach, eggs contain this powerful antioxidant (lutein) that is responsible for the yellow color in the yolk which helps fight macular degeneration.
"Several studies have highlighted that consumption of one egg every day can help increase lutein levels by 26 per cent and
zeaxanthin levels by 38 per cent.
A 2018 study shows that lutein and
zeaxanthin also enhance cognitive function by improving brain blood flow (2)
Earlier this year, Bausch + Lomb introduced Ocuvite Blue Light eye vitamins, a nutritional supplement formulated with lutein and
zeaxanthin, the two carotenoid pigments naturally found in the eye.
These are: smoking, sedentary lifestyle, high cholesterol, low lutein and
zeaxanthin levels, low zinc levels in the blood, post-menopausal women that are not taking enough estrogen supplements and a life time of over exposure to sunlight.
Comment: Macular pigment contains three carotenoids: lutein,
zeaxanthin, and meso-zeaxanthin.
Lutemax 2020 is a naturally-derived ingredient from marigold flowers best known for providing all three macular carotenoids--lutein and both
zeaxanthin isomers (RR-zeaxanthin and RS [meso]-zeaxanthin.
Patented extraction technology for Lutein and
Zeaxanthin.
The lutein and
zeaxanthin are the predominant carotenoids in CGM, which are very beneficial for healthy vision [10].
Macu-Save is a once-a-day, macular eye health supplement, containing meso-zeaxanthin, lutein and
zeaxanthin.
Comparison of carotenoid (lutein and
zeaxanthin and lycopene) intake between young and old, male and female Hispanic subjects living in the same household in Los Angeles California.
