Jarrow Formulas Lutein 20 mg & Zeaxanthin 1 mg -- 60

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Jarrow Formulas Lutein 20 mg &Zeaxanthin 1 mg -- 60 Softgels

Antioxidant Carotenoid. SupportsVisual Function.Lutein is an antioxidant carotenoidthat occurs in nature with zeaxanthin, a closely related carotenoid.Lutein and zeaxanthin concentrate in the eye's macula and lens, as wellas in the skin, breast and cervical tissues. Both lutein and zeaxanthinprotect the eyes from oxidative stress. The macula is responsible forfocus and color differentiation. Lutein and zeaxanthin are found indark green, leafy vegetables. While the average American intake oflutein is only 2 mg per day, other population groups consume up to 20to 25 mg per day.


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Jarrow Formulas Lutein is extracted from marigold petals.Each softgel contains 20 mg elemental lutein from 40 mg lutein esters,which are naturally occurring, more stable and well absorbed.

Supplement FactsServing Size: 1 SoftgelServings per Container: 60
Amount Per Serving% Daily Value
Lutein (from 40 mg esters) (Tageteserecta) (Marigold petal extract)20 Milligrams*
Zeaxanthin (as esters) (Tageteserecta) (Marigold petal extract)1 Milligrams*
*Daily value not established.Other Ingredients: Soybean oil and beeswax. Softgel consistsof gelatin, glyerin and water.