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Lutein-20
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Lutein and buckwheat rutin, plus vitamin C: simple, but terrific combo. We have many wonderful testimonies on the benefit of this product for the improvement of eye health, even for macular degeneration conditions.
Lutein is a yellow carotenoid pigment produced by plants. Once uptaken to our body, lutein is brought to the eyes. Lutein is a light filter and an antioxidant that protects eye structures and optic nerves specifically, and provides the body with numerous health benefits.
90 capsules per bottle
Dose: 1 capsule 2-3 times a day preferably at mealtime.
Ingredients (per capsule):
Lutein 20 mg (5% powder containing zeaxanthin, extracted from marigold flower), Vitamin C 60 mg, Buckwheat powder 500 mg as a filler
Price: $16.95 per bottle
Our eyes are precious organs that are overworked, and degenerate due to aging and environmental insults. Every 11 minutes, a person goes blind in the US alone.
What is lutein?
Lutein is a yellow carotenoid pigment found in our body at the center of retina, called macula. Lutein is believed to protect eyes, as a light filter, and as an anti-oxidant. Lutein belongs to the xanthophylls, a subgroup of the carotene family. Carotenoid is a group of plant secondary metabolism products consisting of over 600 compounds known as the carotenoid pigments. These pigments give yellow, green or orange coloration to vegetables and fruits, and are precursors for Vitamin A or retinol, an essential chromophore in all known visual systems.
Lutein is naturally found in egg yolk, and several plants including some flowers, corn, red peppers, collard greens, kale, leeks, peas, romain lettuce, mustard and spinach.
In the eye, lutein is the primary carotenoid in the central area of the retina, called macula. Lutein is thought to act as a filter to protect the light-sensitive photoreceptor cells (cone cells) from potentially damaging forms of light and free radicals. It is presumed that lutien has beneficial effects in protecting optic nerves, and deterring the development of age-related eye diseases such as macular degeneration and glaucoma.
Dietary lutein is considered an essential micronutrient for the eye. Lutein supplementation is believed to be beneficial for the management of age-related macular degeneration, the leading cause of blindness in aging people. Studies show that people who eat more lutein-containing foods appear to be less likely to develop macular degeneration.
Lutein supplements absorb better when taken with meals. Thus far, no lutein toxicity or side effect has been found.
Numerous studies show that what one eats can have a significant effect on health of the macula. Unfortunately, once a person has macular degeneration, a healthy diet is not enough to deter or reverse the progression of this disease. The levels of lutein and eye nutrients found in foods and in typical multivitamins are not sufficient to significantly impact the progression of the disease.
A recent study suggested that anti-oxidants, especially the carotenoids lutein and zeaxanthin may enhance lung function as well. Another study indicates that lutein might even prevent UV-induced skin cancer.
Buckwheat Rutin:
Each capsule contains approximately 400 mg buckwheat powder as a filler, in addition to lutein. Well, buckwheat powder in this lutein formula is vastly more important than being a filler. Buckwheat is abundant (4-6% of the weight) with a bioflavonoid called Rutin, an active ingredient known to offer nutritional support to the circulatory systems including the capillaries, including those in the eye. Both lutein and rutin has no side effects (they are part of food !). Rutin has proved to be especially helpful in preventing recurrent bleeding caused by weakened blood vessels, so it has been used in the treatment of hemorrhoids and varicose veins, helping to prevent blood vessel walls from becoming fragile.
Rutin is safe and effective for: Poor Circulation, High Blood Pressure, Varicose Veins, Chilblains, Capillary Fragility, etc.
- Health benefits of buckwheat
Buckwheat has been consumed in Asian countries for thousands of years, and has recently been found to be very effective in reducing high blood pressure and slowing the aging process. The most common way of using buckwheat in Korea and Japan is in the form of buckwheat noodles (soba).
- Important micro-nutrients in buckwheat
1. Rutin (a bioflavonoid)
This special bioflavonoid is not found in other grains such as rice, wheat, etc. or beans, but is contained in great quantity in buckwheat. Rutin is important because it strengthens capillaries and so helps people suffering from arteriosclerosis (the hardening of the arteries) or high blood pressure. Rutin belongs to a group of plant compounds called bioflavonoids that also include the important catechins of green tea and the polyphenols of red wine.
- Major health benefits of buckwheat
1. Elimination of cholesterol
The high content of dietary fiber in buckwheat helps the body eliminate cholesterol, which in turn increases blood flow and therefore lowers blood pressure.
2. Prevention of fat accumulation
Although other grains contain protein, the buckwheat protein has been shown to be particularly powerful in preventing the accumulation of fat in the body.
3. Promotion of bowel movement
The dark skin of the buckwheat seeds ground into flour has an ability to stimulate the intestines, so the consumption of soba noodles promotes bowel movement.
Lutein and Eye Nutrition Center: Home
Lutein and Eye Nutrition Center: What is Lutein ?
Lutein and Eye Nutrition Center: What does Lutein do for us ?
Lutein and Eye Nutrition Center: Are we taking enough lutein ?
Lutein and Eye Nutrition Center: Are there other eye nutritions than Lutein ?
Lutein and Eye Nutrition Center: Research Reports: Role of Carotenoids
Lutein and Eye Nutrition Center: Research Reports: Serum lutein and carotenoid level in response to taking dietary carotenoids
Lutein and Eye Nutrition Center: Research Reports: Lutein and Lung Function
Lutein and Eye Nutrition Center: Research Reports: Lutein and Congestive Heart Failure
Lutein and Eye Nutrition Center: Research Reports: Lutein, Lycopene, and Prostate Cancer
Lutein and Eye Nutrition Center: Research Reports: Lutein, carotenoids, and Breast Cancer
Lutein and Eye Nutrition Center: Research Reports: Lutein and Skin Cancer Prevention
Lutein: General Information Page
Recent research articles on Lutein carotenoids.
These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. The products or nutrients discussed here are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
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