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Clinical Strength Eye Support
by NOW Foods - Antioxidants - CoQ10
90 Capsules

Vital Nutrients For Optimum Eye Health*

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NOW® Clinical Strength Eye Support has been formulated to provide comprehensive nutritional protection for the eyes. Each serving contains 10 mg of available Lutein, a critical pigment of the macula, lens, and other ocular tissues. Lutein is a powerful antioxidant related to beta-carotene that defends the eye from the ravages of sunlight. NOW® has also included Green Tea Extract, Alpha-Lipoic Acid, Grape Seed Extract, and other synergists in this formula to maximize its antioxidant potential.*

Supplement Facts


Three (3) Capsules Contain:	Amount Per Serving
Beta Carotene (Betatene®) (as pro-Vitamin A 6 mg)	10,000 IU
Vitamin C (ascorbic acid)	250 mg
Vitamin E (d-alpha tocopheryl succinate)	100 IU
Riboflavin (Vitamin B2)	15 mg
Vitamin B6 (pyridoxine HCI)	10 mg
Vitamin B12 (methylcobalamin)	100 mcg
Zinc (from L-OptiZinc® Zinc-L-Methionine)	7.5 mg
Selenium (from SelenoPure™ L-Selenomethionine) (Yeast-Free)	50 mcg
Chromium (from ChromeMate® Chromium Polynicotinate)	50 mcg
Citrus Bioflavonoids (min. 37% total bioflavonoids as Hesperidin)	100 mg
Rutin	100 mg
Eyebright Aerials (Euphrasia stricta)	100 mg
Green Tea Leaf Extract (Camellia sinensis) (Min. 60% Polyphenols)	50 mg
Taurine	50 mg
N-Acetyl Cysteine (NAC)	50 mg
Bilberry Fruit Extract (Vaccinium myrtillus) (min. 25% Total Anthiocyanosides)	40 mg
Alpha Lipoic Acid	25 mg
Grape Seed Extract (Vitis vinifera) (min. 90% Total Polyphenols)	25 mg
Ginkgo Biloba Leaf Extract (Ginkgo biloba) (min. 24% Ginkgoflavonglycosides & min. 6% Terpene Lactones)	20 mg
Coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10) (as Ubidecarenone)	10 mg
Lutein (Free-Form) (from 200 mg FloraGLO® Marigold Flowers Extract)	10 mg
Zeaxanthin (from 200 mg FloraGLO® Marigold Flowers Extract)	500 mcg
L-Glutathione (Reduced-Form)	2.5 mg

Other Ingredients

Silica, Magnesium Stearate (vegetable source), Gelatin Capsule, Cellulose, Contains: SOY derivative. Contains no sugar, salt, starch, yeast, wheat, gluten, milk, egg, shellfish or preservatives.

Suggested Use

As a dietary supplement, three (3) capsules daily, preferably with meals, or as directed by a healthcare practitioner.

Related Types

Antioxidant, Eye Support

Applicable Functions

Eye Irritation, Eye Strain, Free Radicals

Related Structure Groups

Cell, Eyeball, Mucous Membranes

Related Emotions

Depleted, Discomfort, Suffering

Clinical Strength Eye Support FAQ's

What makes Clinical Strength Eye Support an effective supplement?

Although there are many biologically active ingredients in the Clinical Strength Eye Support formula, the two ingredients with the most supporting research in Clinical Strength Eye Support are Lutein and Zeaxanthin.

According to a study published in the April 2004 edition of Optometry: The Journal of the American Optometric Association, the lutein antioxidant supplementation trial (LAST) concluded that visual function of study participants with symptoms of age-related macular degeneration (ARMD) improved with the intake of lutein alone or lutein together with other nutrients such as antioxidants, vitamins, and minerals.

Lutein and Zeaxanthin are fat soluble, yellow-colored carotenoids found naturally in spinach and other green leafy vegetables, egg yolks, yellow corn, yellow squash, peaches and marigolds. Although these carotenoids are found in fatty tissues throughout the body, by far the highest concentration is found in the macula and retina of the eye. These fat-soluble antioxidants have been found to stop free radical reactions, specifically the photo-reactive oxygen species that are particularly damaging to eye and skin tissues. Think of internal ‘blue-blocker’ sunglasses!

What role do some of the other key ingredients play?

Beta-Carotene is another antioxidant carotenoid found naturally in dark green and orange-yellow vegetables and fruit. Unlike Lutein, Beta-carotene can be converted to Vitamin A as needed by the body. Vitamin A is necessary for proper eye function and low antioxidant levels may contribute to cataract formation.

Bilberry, Green Tea, Ginkgo Biloba and Grapeseed extracts contain compounds called Polyphenols and Anthocyanidins. These antioxidant compounds protect blood vessels that supply needed blood flow to the eyes and peripheral tissues.

Rutin and the other Bioflavonoids stabilize the collagen matrix and maintain the integrity of the vital blood vessels that carry oxygen and nutrients to the eyes.

Vitamins C and E are antioxidants that inhibit free radical damage and are used by the body to prevent some of the degenerative patterns related to the aging process. Vitamin C may protect the eye from UV rays that can damage the lens. This kind of oxidative damage may contribute to the formation of cataracts.

Taurine is a sulfur-containing amino acid that is the most abundant amino acid in the retina of the eye and plays a role in healthy vision.

Selenium and Zinc are minerals that help the body to produce the important antioxidants Glutathione and SOD, which protect eye tissues from oxidative damage.

Antioxidants

Antioxidants are a class of nutrients that protect the body from damage caused by different factors, most importantly oxidative damage caused by substances called free radicals. Free radicals are known as “reactive oxygen species”, or ROS. They are produced when your body uses oxygen for energy. Just as fire emits smoke as a by-product, ROS are emitted from the conversion of oxygen to energy in the human body, eventually causing oxidative damage to body systems. Free radicals are also created when the body is exposed to pollution, cigarette smoke, car exhaust and other harmful environmental toxins.*

What makes a free radical a free radical? Free radical molecules are missing the electron in their atomic composition. They attack other molecules and attempt to steal their electrons, thus creating another free radical. This oxidation process continues until key biological molecules and even genes become permanently damaged from electron loss, lowering the immune system’s response to disease and adversely affecting other body systems. Scientists now believe this process is also responsible for the body’s decline as we age. This theory, known as “the free radical theory of aging”, was first proposed by Dr. Denham Harman in 1954. Over time, if left unchecked, free radicals cause oxidative damage to a wide range of tissues, organs and body systems, slowly damaging more molecules and decreasing immune response. Theoretically, this is why the elderly are so much more fragile and susceptible to disease, much more so than their younger counterparts.*

There are different types of antioxidants, and most work better when paired with other antioxidants. This is called synergism. Vitamins can be antioxidants, such as vitamins C and E. The tripeptide glutathione, loosely classified as an amino acid, acts as an antioxidant, along with other true amino acids such as methionine. The raw herbs and vegetables we consume contain natural antioxidants called bioflavonoids and carotenoids, which are effective antioxidants on their own, but are more effective when synergistically combined with other antioxidants. Together these nutrients protect your cells from electron robbery at the hands of larcenous free radicals, protecting the body from disease and slowing the inevitable signs of aging.*

NOW Quality

Raw Materials

Superior supplements begin with superior raw materials. As the foundation that supports our line of quality products, NOW tests raw materials for contaminants, heavy metals, pesticides and fillers. Our philosophy remains unfaltering; we always start with the purest, freshest raw materials to ensure that the finished product is the best it can be. By partnering with some of the most trusted names in the industry including Lonza, PL Thomas, Cyanotech, Inter-Health, Hoffman LaRoche, Sabinsa and others, NOW is proud to provide unadulterated natural products that are safe, potent and true to their claim.

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NOW's commitment to Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) is evident in everything we do. As one of the first companies to receive GMP certification from the NNFA, in addition to being one of the very few to maintain a consistent 'A' rating, we've remained steadfast in our commitment to good manufacturing practices. Our clean, controlled and technologically advanced production facility is regularly inspected by the Food and Drug Administration, and has been certified organic by Quality Assurance International.