Blackmores Lutein Defence, Lutein 10mg + Zeaxanthin 2mg, 60 Tablets

Daily antioxidant support for the eyes you use all day. Blackmores Lutein Defence gives you 10 mg of lutein and 2 mg of zeaxanthin in one small daily tablet. These two antioxidants help reduce free radical damage and support the health of your eye's macula and retina.

How lutein and zeaxanthin work in the eye

Lutein and zeaxanthin are yellow plant pigments called carotenoids. Your body can't make them, so they must come from food or supplements. Once absorbed, they travel to the eye and build up in the macula, the small central part of the retina responsible for sharp, detailed vision. Together they form "macular pigment", which works in two ways: it filters high-energy blue light before it reaches the light-sensing cells, and it acts as an antioxidant, neutralising free radicals formed when light hits the retina (Krinsky, Landrum & Bone, 2003, Annual Review of Nutrition).

How much lutein do you need, and where does it come from?

Lutein is found in dark leafy greens like kale and spinach, plus egg yolks and corn. Many people eat far less than the amount used in research, which is often 10 mg of lutein and 2 mg of zeaxanthin a day, the same ratio used in the large AREDS2 eye study (AREDS2 Research Group, 2013, JAMA). Because carotenoids are fat-soluble, take your tablet with a meal that contains some fat for best absorption.

What people commonly use it for

• Supporting eye macula health
• Supporting retina health
• Antioxidant support to help reduce free radical damage in the body
• Daily support for people with long screen time or low intake of leafy greens
• Supporting general health and wellbeing

Why you'll love it

• 10 mg lutein + 2 mg zeaxanthin, the ratio used in major eye research
• Just one tablet a day
• From Blackmores, a trusted Australian brand since 1932

Ingredients (per tablet)

• Lutein 10 mg
• Zeaxanthin 2 mg

See label for full list of excipients.

Size: 60 tablets (60 days at 1 tablet daily).

How to use

Adults: take 1 tablet once a day with food, or as directed by your health professional. If pregnant, breastfeeding, taking medication or you have a pre-existing condition, speak with your health professional before use.

Always read the label and follow the directions for use. This information is general in nature and not medical advice. If symptoms persist, talk to your health professional.

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