Eye Support by NOW Foods - Antioxidants - CoQ10 60 Capsules Supports Healthy Vision and Visual Functions* Our Price: $9.71 Retail Price: $16.78 You Save: $7.07 each, a 42% Savings!
NOW Eye Support ™ offers a full range of antioxidant nutrients which may aid in maintaining some visual functions. Lutein, a carotenoid found in dark green leafy vegetables, is a dominant pigment in the macular region of the eye. Bilberry extract contains biologically active flavonoids which support healthy vision.*
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120 Capsules
60 Capsules
Supplement Facts
Three (3) Capsules Contain:
Amount Per Serving
Beta Carotene(as pro-Vitamin A 15 mg) 25,000 IU Vitamin C(ascorbic acid) 300 mg Vitamin E(d-alpha tocopheryl succinate) 200 IU Riboflavin(Vitamin B2) 20 mg Zinc(as L-OptiZinc Zinc-L-Methionine) 25 mg Selenium(l-selenomethionine) 100 mcg Bilberry Standardized Extract (Vaccinium myrtillus ) (25% anthocyanidins) 100 mg Lutein(Free-Form)(FloraGLO®) 10 mg Green Tea Extract (Camellia sinensis ) (min.40% catechins) (Contains 6 mg of Caffeine) 150 mg N-Acetyl Cysteine(NAC) 100 mg Rutin 100 mg
Silica, Magnesium Stearate (vegetable source), Gelatin Capsule, Cellulose, Contains no sugar, salt, starch, yeast, wheat, gluten, milk, egg and preservatives. As a dietary supplement, three (3) capsules daily, preferably with meals, or as directed by a healthcare practitioner. Antioxidant , Eye Support Eye Irritation , Eye Strain , Free Radicals Cell , Eye , Nerve Denial , Resistant , Restrained 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 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.*
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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Good Manufacturing Practices
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.
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L-OptiZinc® is a registered trademark of Inter Health Nutraceuticals, Inc.
FloraGLO® is registered trademark of Kemin Industries, Inc.
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