Description
Viridian Lutein Plus 60 caps
Lutein Plus
EYE SUPPORT
Combination of well-research carotenoids with botanicals, minerals and vitamin E. Vitamin E has a role in the protection of cells from oxidative stress. This ‘oxidative stress’ appears to be a major factor in many human diseases.
Zinc is a mineral essential to many body processes including the maintenance of normal cognitive function, vision, fertility and reproduction, hair, skin and nails and the immune system. Zinc also contributes to the normal metabolism of fatty acids and macronutrients.
Chromium contributes to the maintenance of normal blood glucose levels.
Directions
As a food supplement, take one to three capsules daily with food, or as directed by your healthcare professional.
Ingredients
One vegetarian capsule provides:
| Ingredient | Weight |
| Lutein from Marigold (200mg at 5% | 10mg |
| Natural Beta Carotene/Carotenoid Mix (D.salina) | 5mg |
| Providing (typical analysis): | |
| Beta Carotene 5mg | |
| Cryptoxanthin 39ug | |
| Alpha Carotene 158ug | |
| Zeaxanthin 32ug | |
| Lutein 25ug | |
| Bilberrry fruit (organic) | 50mg |
| Bilberry extract 4:1 | 50mg |
| L-Taurine | 50mg |
| Vitamin E (natural d-alpha tocopherol) | 50iu |
| Citrus bioflavanoids | 20mg |
| Selenium (L-selenomethionine) | 100ug |
| Pine bark extract (95% OPC) | 20mg |
| Zinc (citrate) | 5mg |
| L-Glutathione | 10mg |
| Lycopene from tomato (10mg at 5%) | 500ug |
| Copper (citrate) | 500ug |
| Chromium (picolinate) | 100ug |
Dosage
One to three capsules daily or as directed by a healthcare practitioner.
Potential applications
General eye support, eye strain, poor night vision, cataracts, macular degeneration, antioxidant protection, retinopathy, helps support oxygen delivery and blood flow to eye tissues.
Known contraindications
Not recommended for use during pregnancy and lactation.
Interactions
No adverse effects from lutein have been reported. Lutein functions together with zeaxanthin, another antioxidant found in the same foods and supplements as lutein. At the time of writing, there were no well-known drug interactions with lutein.
Useful links
General eye health – hemp seed oil (GLA shown to help dry eyes), multi-phytonutrient complex, bilberry with eyebright, ginkgo biloba (supportive in cases of poor peripheral circulation).
