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OcularProtect Highlights
Suggested Use: take a total of four capsules daily, with meals (two capsules taken orally, twice daily).
Note: pregnant or lactating women or individuals with medical conditions should consult a physician before using.
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New! Now with trans-resveratrol, pomegranate extract, and more B12!
Vitamins C (400 mg) and E (200 IU) Vitamin C is the major water-soluble antioxidant concentrated in ocular tissues. Concentrations in the lens are up to 60 times the level found in blood. Fat-soluble vitamin E is the major chain-breaking antioxidant that protects lipid-rich retinal cell membranes against free radical attack.
A link between vitamin C intake and macular health has been established. Tufts’ Nutrition and Vision Project notes that long-term vitamin C supplementation (360 mg on average), can significantly lower the odds of developing age-related clouding of the central portion of the eye’s lens. OcularProtect provides vitamin C at levels consistent with these findings.
Studies also report that higher vitamin E intakes or blood levels may improve one's chance of prolonging lens and macular health. OcularProtect provides the amount used in the Age Related Eye Disease Study (AREDS), an appropriate level for healthy people. Natural vitamin E (tocopherol) is used - shown to be better absorbed and retained - plus broad spectrum alpha to gamma tocopherol, that together play a health-protective role.
FloraGLO® Lutein (7 mg) and Zeaxanthin (1 mg) Lutein and zeaxanthin are similarly structured carotenoids that compose the macular pigment, the area of the retina's center where the sharpest central vision occurs. Macular pigment filters out blue (visible) light that can cause photo-oxidative damage. Lutein and zeaxanthin are also the only carotenoids detected in the eye's lens. Higher intake is linked with significantly lower risk of lens opacity or likelihood of undergoing cataract surgery.
Population-health studies have examined lutein's relationship with macular health. In studies with low lutein intake, no association was seen, while in studies with wider ranges of intake, those eating the highest lutein (6-7 mg daily) were more likely to maintain macular health. Macular pigment density is linked with improved macular function. Both elevated serum levels and consumption of the two carotenoids (up to 6.5 mg daily) are related to greater pigment density. OcularProtect provides levels of lutein and zeaxanthin consistent with these findings, and in a balanced ratio reflecting dietary intake.
Zinc (25 mg) Zinc is an essential mineral selectively concentrated in the eye, and found in the retina and choroid, ciliary body, iris, optic nerve, sclera, cornea and lens. Within these eye structures, zinc is believed to interact with vitamin A and taurine to modify photoreceptor membranes, regulate the light-rhodopsin reaction, help nerve transmission and to serve as an antioxidant. OcularProtect provides bioavailable zinc at about 1/3 the therapeutic dose administered in AREDS, a prudent level for eye-healthy individuals.
More Eye-Essential, Health-Promoting Ingredients: Vitamin A is provided both as pre-formed vitamin A (retinyl palmitate) and beta-carotene, which functions as an antioxidant and is converted to vitamin A as required by the body. Vitamin A protects night vision and is vital for the health of the eye’s cornea. It also interacts with zinc and the amino acid taurine in retinal photoreceptors.
Selenium is required for proper function of glutathione peroxidase, an antioxidant enzyme found in the lens and localized in photoreceptor and retinal pigment epithelial cells. Low selenium levels have been detected in lenses of patients with age-related cataract.
New! Trans-resveratrol is an important component of red wine believed to contribute to wine’s heart healthy effects. It is a potent antioxidant with potential anti-inflammatory properties. It has been referenced in over 2,000 research citations, including studies at Harvard and The National Cancer Institute. It is also currently being studied as a possible anti-aging agent. OcularProtect now provides the amount of trans-reservatrol found in approx four 4 oz. glasses of pinot noir, a wine with one of the highest trans-resveratrol contents.
New! Pomegranate extract – Fruit of Punica granatum (pomegranate) has a long history of use in several systems of medicine. The synergistic action of pomegranate components appears better than individual components alone (polyphenols, punicalagins, & others). Pomegranate extracts are shown to exhibit antioxidant properties and their components also have anti-inflammatory properties. The antioxidant activity of pomegranate juice can be as much as three times higher than red wine or green tea. Limited clinical data indicate blood pressure lowering effects and artery benefits.
N-Acetylcysteine contributes the major building block for glutathione peroxidase, enabling the body to produce its own supply of the enzyme, which is poorly absorbed from foods.
Taurine is an amino acid made in the body and selectively concentrated in eye tissues. Taurine helps stabilize retinal cell membranes and may act as an antioxidant in the lens.
Alpha Lipoic Acid is a fat and water-soluble antioxidant that can scavenge free radicals and help recharge other antioxidants such as glutathione and vitamin C. Experimentally, alpha lipoic acid protects against oxidative stress in the retina.
Lycopene is the antioxidant pigment that gives tomatoes their vivid color. Greater intakes have been linked to a better chance of retaining prostate and pancreatic health. This formula provides 2 mg of lycopene, which increases typical dietary intakes by 40%.
Green Tea Extract delivers the unique polyphenols found in 1 cup of tea. Absorption of green tea polyphenols and their antioxidant activity in blood is enhanced when taken in capsules versus drinking the beverage. Green tea works with vitamin C to decrease formation of compounds that cause abnormal cellular changes.
Broccoli Sprout Extract contains standardized levels of sulforaphane. Extensively researched, sulforaphane plays a role in boosting the body’s natural defense system that detoxifies substances before they can damage cells. Regular consumption of cruciferous vegetables like broccoli is critical to protecting cellular health.
OptiBerry ® Mixed Berry Blend is a rich source of healthful anthocyanins, and is equivalent to consuming 1/2 cup of berries daily. This unique blend of 6 different berries scored highest among many berry combinations tested for their antioxidant capacity and ability to thwart the unwanted growth of vessels (anti-angiogenesis).
And More ... Plant compounds with antioxidant activity such as the flavonoids contribute to the health benefits of eating five or more fruit and vegetable servings daily. Additional flavonoids are derived from a wide variety of sources: billberry, citrus, grape seed, Ginkgo biloba and quercetin found in apples and onions. As antioxidants, they support healthy retinal circulation and ocular health.
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OcularProtect is a robust multinutrient that protects visual and whole body health with optimal levels of over 40 key nutrients. It offers a full spectrum of antioxidants, including high potency vitamins C and E, 10 mg of FloraGLO® lutein, and potent cell-protecting ingredients including: citrus bioflavonoids, green tea extract, lycopene, taurine, alpha lioic acid, pomegranate extract, trans-resveratrol, n-acetyl cysteine, Ginkgo biloba and mixed berry extract.
"Last year my eye doctor recommended that I take Ocular Protect for eye health because I have a family history of eye issues. I began to take the vitamins and noticed an immediate improvement in my energy level. At my next eye exam six months later the doctor was thrilled with the improvement. I continue to have lots of energy and think my eyes are doing very well."
B. Hendrickson, Folsom, CA
"I began to take OcularProtect in 1997 when I was living in the US and I still continue to take it even I have returned to Japan because I cannot find this type of multi-vitamin which is very good for eye and body health anywhere other than SBH. I really appreciate the high quality and high value of your products and would like%2
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30 day supply: 120 capsules