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What are lutein and zeaxanthin?
Lutein and Zeaxanthin are considered essential micronutrients for eye health. They occur in healthy eyes as a part of the macular pigment. Eye experts often use the density of the macula as a measure of how healthy our eyes are.
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Unfortunately, years of exposure to damaging light and oxidative stress can mean that the macula degenerates as we get older. The effect of this is decreased macula density and age-related vision loss.
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ICaps® provides a rich source of lutein and zeaxanthin which contributes to the maintenance of eye health.
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How do I incorporate lutein and zeaxanthin in my diet?
Although the body cannot naturally produce lutein, zeaxanthin can be made from lutein. Lutein belongs to a group of compounds called carotenoids. These pigments give yellow, green or orange colouration to vegetables and fruits and are precursors for Vitamin A, which helps vision in dim light.
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Doctors recommend that, to naturally add these two compounds to your diet, you should eat broccoli, kale, spinach, sweet potatoes, squash, red grapes, green and orange peppers, kiwi, mango, peaches, kale, collard beans, papaya, lima beans and apricots.
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Lutein is naturally found in egg yolk and several plants especially dark-green leafy vegetables. It is also present in some flowers (marigolds), red peppers, beetroots, okra, leeks, and peas.
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