With 10 mg of FloraGLO lutein, plus zeaxanthin, this is a potent ally for healthy vision. The leading cause of blindness in adults over 40 is the degeneration of the macula of the eyes, called age-related macular degeneration or AMD. The macula is the area of the retina where images are focused and is responsible for fine vision. Macular degeneration interferes with retinal function, leaving only a margin of peripheral vision, effectively preventing enjoyable reading or fine work. Lutein is a yellow-orange carotenoid that may offer significant protection against macular degeneration. The macula, especially the central portion of the macula (the fovea) owes its yellow colour to its high concentration of lutein. A low level of lutein may be a major risk factor for age-related macular degeneration. Cataracts are caused by solar damage to the lens proteins of the eyes. It has been found that when there is a high level of lutein in the macula, there is a reduced incidence of cataracts.
