Keep good vision and keep healthy with SuperVision® Multi (10 mg Lutein) Good vision is central to leading a happy, healthy and active lifestyle. Foods such as spinach, kale, and egg yolks contain an antioxidant pigment called lutein that is extremely important for protecting and maintaining eye health. Lutein is highly concentrated in the macula where it plays a role in protecting your eyes from the destructive rays of the sun and from other free radical damage. Strong evidence shows us that people who consume higher amounts of lutein in their diet reduce the risk of developing cataracts and Age-related Macular Degeneration (AMD). This condition commonly affects older adults and is the leading cause of visual loss in people over 60 years of age. SuperVision® Multi, with 10 mg Lutein with 10 mg Lutein (per daily) from webber naturals® is a complete daily multivitamin and mineral supplement with phytonutrients designed for adults 50 and over. SuperVision® Multi, with 10 mg Lutein helps reduce the risk of developing Age-related Macular Degeneration while promoting overall general health. AMD Studies Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD). AMD is a degenerative disease of the macula, which can slowly take away central vision. To find out more and know the risk factors, please visit www.amdcanada.com Lutein and Zeaxanthin. Lutein (found in high concentrations in the macula) and zeaxanthin are two very important carotenoids. Both contribute to macular pigment (MP), which protects the retina from oxidative stress caused by harmful high-energy blue wave-lengths of light we’re regularly exposed to. Studies have shown that the concentration of the macular pigment accumulation is dependant on dietary intake, and that density of macular pigment is related to preservation of visual sensitivity and possibly prevention of AMD [Snodderly, 1995] [Pratt,1999]. In a 2004 study, patients with AMD were given either 10mg of lutein, 10mg of lutein with antioxidants/vitamins/minerals or placebo. Both groups given lutein, saw improvements, with an increase in MP and visual acuity and contrast sensitivity [Richer, 2004]. A landmark Harvard epidemiological study showed that risk for further progression of advanced AMD can be reduced directly in proportion to dietary lutein intake [Seddon,1994]. www.amdcanada.com Pratt, Steven, Dietary prevention of age-related macular degeneration, Jrnl of the American Optometric Assoc., 70(1):39-47, 1999. Richer, S. et al. Double-masked, placebo-controlled, randomized trial of lutein and antioxidants supplementation in the intervention of atrophic age-related macular degeneration: the Veterans LAST study. (Lutein Antioxidant Supplementation Trail). Optometry, 75(4):216-30, 2004. Seddon, Johanna M,. et al, Dietary carotenoids, vitamins A, C, and E, and advanced age-related macular degeneration, JAMA, 272:1413-1420, 1994. Snodderly, D.M., Evidence for protection against age-related macular degeneration by carotenoids and antioxidant vitamins, Am Jrnl of Cl Nut, 62(Suppl), 1448s-1461s, 1995.
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