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Lutein

Benefits of Lutein:

Provides natural protection for the eyes • Filters out UV light • Helps prevent oxidation in the eye
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This naturally occurring carotenoid is synthesized only by plants. Wild-crafted plants offer more benefits and nutrients because they must be hardier.
Lutein protects the eyes against oxidative stress and conditions associated with sunlight damage, such as cataracts and macular degeneration.
Clinically proven to have an important role in maintaining the health and function of the human macula

Research

Buscemi S, Corleo D, DI Pace F, Petroni ML, Satriano A, Marchesini G. The effect of lutein on eye and extra-eye health. Nutrients. 2018 Sep; 10(9): pii: E1321. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6164534/

Ranard KM, Jeon S, Mohn ES, Griffiths JC, Johnson EJ, Erdman JW. Dietary guidance for lutein: consideration for intake recommendations is scientifically supported. Eur J Nutr. 2017 Dec; 56 (Suppl 3): 37-42. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5715043/

Jia YP, Sun L, Yu HS, Liang LP, Li W, Ding H, Song XB, Zhang LJ. The pharmacological effects of lutein and zeaxanthin on visual disorders and cognition diseases. Molecules. 2017 Apr 20; 22(4). pii: E610. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6154331/