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Antioxidant Carotenoid Lutein is a potent antioxidant carotenoid, found in abundance in fruits and green leafy vegetables. Lutein is one of the dominant pigments in the macula, the central area of the retina. The retina is the portion of the eye where light is perceived. KEY FEATURES -
Reduces risk of cataract formation. -
Improves visual acuity and reduces sensitivity to glare in subjects with age-related cataracts. -
Antioxidant properties. -
Beneficial health effects in the areas of inflammation, cancer and lung function. -
Prevention of colon cancer. Lutein is found in the lens of the eye and high dietary intake of lutein is associated with reduced risk of cataract formation. A randomized controlled trial found that supplementation with 15 mg of lutein three times weekly resulted in improved visual acuity and reduced sensitivity to glare in subjects with age-related cataracts. There is evidence associating lutein with potentially beneficial health effects in the areas of inflammation, cancer and lung function. Lutein's antioxidant properties enable it to scavenge the free radicals formed by the metabolic activities of immune cells (macrophages) that contribute to inflammation. Also, in humans high levels of C-reactive protein, a marker of inflammation, are inversely associated with low blood levels of antioxidants, including xanthophyll carotenoids, suggesting that inflammatory processes deplete antioxidants and that replacement may be important. Carotenoids and vitamin A are known to affect cellular proliferation and differentiation. Lutein has been shown to induce differentiation of leukemia cells in a dose dependent manner, moving these cancerous cells along the path of normal development and showing that vitamin A activity is not necessary for this function. Several studies have indicated possible roles for lutein in prevention of colon cancer. In one study the level of micronutrient antioxidants, including lutein, was found to be significantly lower in colonic mucosal tissue in patients with polyps than in normal controls, whereas levels were similar in the blood serum of both groups, suggesting increased levels of free radical activity in the patients with polyps. An epidemiological study of 1993 colon cancer patients and 2400 control subjects found an inverse relationship between dietary lutein intake and the incidence of colon cancer; other carotenoids did not show this relationship. Lutein was shown to have chemopreventive activity in a mouse model of colon cancer development. Suggested Use: One capsule daily with meals. Supplement Facts Size: 30 Capsules Item Code SN1316 Serving Size: 1 Capsule | | Amount per serving: | % Daily Value | | FloraGLO® Marigold Flower Extract 5% (Tagetes erecta) | 400 mg | * | | Enthält: | | | | Lutein | 20 mg | * | | Zeaxanthin | 1 mg | * | * Daily Value not established Other Ingredients: vegetable oil, vitamin E, rosemary extract, citric acid, gelatin (capsule), sucrose, and starch. Contains no yeast, dairy, egg, gluten, corn or wheat. Contains no salt, preservatives or artificial color, flavor, or fragrance. Warning: If you are pregnant or nursing, consult your health care professional before using this product.
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