Macular Degeneration

What is Macular degeneration

Macular degeneration is the breakdown of the macular tissue or central retina. People with Macular Degeneration lose some or all of their central vision. Side or peripheral vision my stay intact, but the loss of central vision can be devastating to some. Imagine looking at someone and you can see their hair and chin, but no details of their face.

AREDS 2 Supplements

The AREDS2 Preservision Vitamins

AREDS2 results revealed study participants with early signs of macular degeneration who took a modification of the original AREDS nutritional supplement that contained 10 mg lutein and 2 mg zeaxanthin (and no beta-carotene) every day for the 5-year study period had a 10 to 25 percent reduced risk of AMD progression.

AREDS2 Vitamins

MacuHealth Supplements

MacuHealth is the only nutritional vision supplement containing all three macular carotenoids: Lutein, Meso-Zeaxanthin and Zeaxanthin in the same 10:10:2 ratio that makes up macular pigment.

MacuHealth Vitamins

Getting the supplements from your food

Nutrients

Zeaxanthin and Meso-Zeaxanthin

Nutrients

Lutein

Zeaxanthin

Meso-Zeaxanthin

Vitamin C

Vitamin D

Vitamin E

Omega 3 fatty acids

EPA

DHA

Water

Lutein

Zeaxanthin and Meso-Zeaxanthin

Nutrients

Lutein is a type of vitamin called a carotenoid. It is related to beta-carotene and vitamin A. Foods rich in lutein include egg yolks, broccoli, spinach, kale, corn, orange pepper, kiwi fruit, grapes, orange juice, zucchini, and squash. Lutein is absorbed best when it is taken with a high-fat meal.

Zeaxanthin and Meso-Zeaxanthin

Zeaxanthin and Meso-Zeaxanthin can help protect your retina from harmful high energy UV light waves. Increased levels in the eyes is linked with better vision

Beta-Carotene

Zeaxanthin and Meso-Zeaxanthin

Beta-Carotene found in foods converts to vitamin A promoting good vision and eye health

Anti-Oxidants

Beta-Carotene

Anti-Oxidants

Anti-Oxidants found in food can help to prevent damage to the eye tissues from free radicals

Resveratrol

Beta-Carotene

Anti-Oxidants

Resveratrol acts like an anti-oxidant found in grapes. It offers many potential benefits to eye and body health

Macular Degeneration

What is Macular degeneration

AREDS 2 Supplements

MacuHealth Supplements

Getting the supplements from your food

Nutrients

Zeaxanthin and Meso-Zeaxanthin

Nutrients

Lutein

Zeaxanthin and Meso-Zeaxanthin

Nutrients

Zeaxanthin and Meso-Zeaxanthin

Zeaxanthin and Meso-Zeaxanthin

Zeaxanthin and Meso-Zeaxanthin

Beta-Carotene

Beta-Carotene

Zeaxanthin and Meso-Zeaxanthin

Anti-Oxidants

Beta-Carotene

Anti-Oxidants

Resveratrol

Beta-Carotene

Anti-Oxidants

Treatments for Wet ARMD

Lucentis, Eylea, Avastin

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