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Lutein SupplementsBefore you buy lutein you want to be sure you are buying a supplement that indeed has the ingredients that are stated on the bottle and have been processed in a way that the ingredients are stabilized and standardized. Most Americans do not consume the recommended daily amounts of lutein. However, it has been found that those who do consume regular amounts of foods high in lutein or supplement, increase serum lutein levels and increase their macular pigment, which protects the macula.If you decide to supplement with lutein, look for the FlorGlo Lutein ingredient  logo in your vitamins for eyes. Why?1) It is patented in the U.S., Canada and other countries 2) It is a quality ingredient included in many lutein capsules for its stability and potency 3) Is used in many of the macular degeneration clinical trials 4) Twice as bioavailable as lutein from spinach or lutein-fortified yellow carrots 5) Safe - it has been used since the mid-1990's with no reported safety complaints. 6) The body cannot produce lutein. The only way the body can get lutein is by eating it in foods or by supplementing. It is found in the eye, skin, serum, brain and breast. It is especially concentrated in the macula, but also found in all of the retina, iris, ciliary bodies, and lens of the eye. It is best to take your lutein supplement with a meal.Because it is a fat soluble carotenoid it is absorbed better when taken with small amounts of healthy fat, like olive oil or flax seed oil. Lutein ResearchThis source of lutein is being used in the AREDS 2 study.Normally, it is preferred to get nutrients from food, but research by Kemin actually showed that lutein from FloraGlo "is twice as bioavailable as lutein from spinach or lutein-fortified yellow carrots." Did you get that? This is really good news for those of you who don't like spinach :)
Here is a link to the FloraGlo study: Lutein Supplement Study Lutein PillsWhen you are selecting a lutein supplement, be sure it includes this label as the lutein source. It contains the exact same molecule as found in nature.Much of the research supports a daily intake of 10mg of lutein per day either by eating foods high in lutein and/or with lutein supplements. If you are looking for an eye vitamin with lutein 10 mg here are some choices: 1. Bausch and Lomb Preservision with Lutein These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.
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