- Advanced antioxidant formula.
- Complete daily multivitamin with 6mg of elemental lutein and 308mcg of elemental zeaxanthin per dose.
- Perfect for those with an
- already healthy eye looking to maintain their eye health
- It can be used by itself or in combination with other products.
The Eye and Body Formula is the essential formulation containing evidence-based nutrients derived from the National Institute of Health Studies. The list of nutrients is not as extensive and the concentration is not as high compared to the Whole Body Formula or the Ocular Formula. However the Eye and Body contains the same nutrients and same concentrations of nutrients being used in the AREDS2 study. They do not contain CoQ10, Acetyl-L-Carnitine or Resveratrol.The following ingredients have been added to the Eye and Body Formula Taurine (400mg/dose) is an amino acid involved in the mitochondria function of producing energy inside retinal cells. Green Tea Extract - Green Tea Extract (50mg.dose EGCG) is particularly beneficial in the treatment of vascular conditions. The dosage is equal to approximately one to two cups of green tea per day without any caffeine or sugar. EGCG is the most active component in the Green Tea Extract.The Following nutrients have been enhanced in the Eye and Body Formula:Vitamin D3Vitamin D3 (1000 IU/dose) has been shown in a major study to help prevent macular degeneration. The 1000 IU dose is 2.5 times the amount in the original formula. Numerous benefits from increased vitamin D have been reported in various studies and the scientific community is calling for the FDA to markedly increase the Recommended Daily Allowance (RDA).Lutein/Zeaxanthin - Numerous research publications have confirmed the benefits of 10 mg of lutein per day relating to improvements in visual function. New research shows zeaxanthin is useful for increasing macular pigment density, which is analogous to the function of lutein. Lutein and Zeaxanthin constitute the pigments in the macular area of the retina. AREDS2 is currently in progress and one of the study groups is using 10 mg of lutein and 2 mg of zeaxanthin provides a 5:1 ratio of lutein to zeaxanthin, which is the same ratio currently being used in the new Age Related Eye Disease Study 2.Vitamin E Vitamin E is all natural and has been upgraded to include mixed tocopherols, the finest grade of vitamin e.Vitamin A With the reduction of beta-carotene to only 500 IU and the addition of 2500 IU of retinyl palmitate in the Eye and Body Formula, there are no concerns regarding smokers using this product. The contraindication of smokers taking high doses of synthetic beta-carotene is based on approximately 25,000 IU or higher per day. The original AREDS used 28,640 IU/dose of beta-carotene and thus smokers were advised not to take it.. ; This change is based on a major study showing beta-carotene has no effect on macular degeneration and therefor is not needed in an ocular formulation. In fact, one study group in the AREDS2 does not have any beta-carotene.
