Eyebright Plus is a unique combination of the most renowned nutrients for helping support eye health. Age Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), cataracts and poor night vision can affect anyone. The best way to help prevent such conditions is to increase your daily intake of lutein. Lutein is a carotenoid (the pigment that gives fruits & vegetables their colour) and acts as a powerful antioxidant. There are approximately 600 types of carotenoids in nature, but only 20 of them make their way directly to the eye. Lutein is one of the only ones out of this 20 that is deposited in high quantities into the macular portion of the eyes.
The Macula of the eye is the small area at the centre of the retina that allows us to see straight in front of us. In order to carry out detailed activities that require good vision like reading & writing, or to see colour, the macula is of the upmost importance. Lutein protects the eye by producing pigments in the macula. The pigments help with vision by filtering out harmful blue light wavelengths that can damage the eye. The more pigments your eye has, the less chance you have of suffering from ARMD.
Within the eyes is the ‘lens’. One of the most important functions of the lens is to collect and focus light on the retina (which is located at the back of the eye). This is why the lens needs to remain “clear” otherwise it can lead to visual impairment such as cataracts. The main reason the lens becomes cloudy is damage due to oxidation, which is why antioxidants are required to help neutralise free radicals.
Lutein’s antioxidant capabilities help fight free radical cell damage caused by blue light or sun exposure, and other factors that increase the risk of developing disorders like macular degeneration and cataracts. In doing this, lutein helps protect healthy cells while preventing the growth of harmful ones.