Jarrow Formulas Vision Optimizer 180 capsules supports visual function and ocular antioxidant status. It contains the carotenoids lutein, zeaxanthin, bilberry,eyebright, grapeseed, alpha lipoic acid, selenium, riboflavin and quercetine.
who benefits from Vision Optimizer?
Declining vision and eye health are often accepted as a product of old age or the unavoidable daily strain on the eyes. However there are multiple actions one can take to promote eye health.
Vision Optimizer is for those who wish to help protect their eyes from UV radiation, oxidation, deterioration and eye strain associated with modern life
what distinguishes Vision Optimizer?
• comprehensive eye health formula
• 15+ vitamins, phytonutrients and herbs (lutein, alpha lipoic acid, Swedish bilberry, grape seed, quercetin and eyebright)
how do the major active ingredients function in Vision Optimizer?
• Lutein and Zeaxanthin are critical antioxidant carotenoids for the macula of the eyes. Dark green, leafy vegetables are good sources of lutein and zeaxanthin. Lutein and zeaxanthin reduce age-related increase in the lens’ density and protect the retina by absorbing UV-radiation from all types of screens, LED lighting and the sun as well as neutralizing free radicals.
• Mirtoselect® is a full spectrum Bilberry Extract rich in antioxidant anthocyanins and Grape Seed Extract is rich in antioxidant proanthocyanidins that support healthy blood flow to the eyes.
• R-Alpha Lipoic Acid, Selenium and Vitamin B2 support levels of the body’s master antioxidant, glutathione, and cellular antioxidant defenses to protect the eyes’ lenses from oxidative stress.
• Quercetin is an antioxidant that protects lens architecture.
background reading
Often described as the window to the soul, the eyes can also be an indicator of health. Circulatory deficiencies undetected in the body can sometimes be glimpsed through inspection of the eyes. Similarly, the antioxidant status of the aging body can affect eye health.
Lutein and zeaxanthin
Lutein and zeaxanthin are carotenoids found in dark-green, leafy vegetables and egg yolks. Though less common than their carotenoid relative, beta-carotene, they offer greater benefits to the eye. Clinically, lutein and zeaxanthin support visual function and protect eye tissue as we age. Lutein and zeaxanthin contribute to the density of macular pigment, which absorbs and filters out 40-60% of damaging near-UV blue light striking the retina. Lutein also protects the inner retina by neutralizing free radicals.
Considerable evidence suggests the importance of lutein in promoting lens health with aging. A study published in the British Medical Journal examined changes to lens’ opacity among 50,000 women over an eight-year period. The results clearly showed that the consumption of spinach, an excellent source of lutein, led to a much lower level of lens changes than did consumption of other vegetables, such as carrots, sweet potatoes and winter squash, which contain primarily beta-carotene and very little lutein. Research indicates that $2.5 billion in U.S. healthcare costs could be saved over five years if older adults received at least 6-10 mg of lutein daily.
Grape seed & botanicals
Both grape seed extract and Swedish bilberry are purported to enhance the circulatory health of the eyes. The oligomeric proanthocyanidins (OPC) in grape seed extract have been studied for their ability to promote capillary strength and integrity. They also improve recovery from glare, an important aspect of night vision that complements blackcurrant’s benefits.
These nutrients are complemented by the flavonoids, quercetin, and the botanical eyebright (Euphrasia officinalis).
Quercetin is an antioxidant that protects lens architecture and helps neutralize sugar by-products that can damage the eyes.
Eyebright is a wild plant native to Europe. The name comes from its use as a traditional folk remedy for eye irritation and general disorders of the eyes. The herb’s tannins are thought to be the active ingredients.
Alpha Lipoic Acid, vitamins & minerals
As is true of the nerves, the eyes can be damaged by oxidative byproducts of sugar metabolism.
Vision Optimizer contains alphalipoic acid, selenium, vitamin C and vitamin B2 to help support the body’s glutathione antioxidant system that assists in protecting the eyes’ lenses.
Jarrow Formulas’ Vision Optimizer provides a comprehensive combination of nutrients that support various aspects of eye health, including protection from UV radiation and free radicals, support for critical eye components like the lens and photoreceptors and the promotion of healthy eye circulation.
Features
- v-capsules
Some supplements are suitable for both men and women of all ages as well as children. But other supplements are specifically targeted to the aging woman or man. Another supplement is especially suitable for athletes, regardless of gender.
- senior
- students
- vegan
- hypo-allergenic
- limited availability
- €0 (NL) - €2,50+ (EU)
- quantity discount is valid for any combination of products
- quantity discount up to 25% for registered customers
- €5 discount >€50
- keep out of reach of young children
- a dietary supplement is not a subsitute for a healthy diet ; do not exceed recommended dose
- if you have a medical condition, are pregnant, lactating or trying to conceive, are under age of 18, or are taking medications, consult your health care practitioner before using this product.
- books, probiotics and products bought in the SALE can NOT be returned
- English label
recommended use
Take 3 capsules per day with food, or as directed by your qualified health care consultant.
contains per daily serving (3 capsules)
vitamin C (as ascorbic acid) 200mg 220% RDI
vitamin B1 (as thiamine mononitrate) 12mg 1000% RDI
vitamin B2 (as riboflavin) 10mg 770% RDI
vitamin B3 (as niacinamide) 16mg 100% RDI
vitamin B6 (as pyridoxine HCl) 2mg 120% RDI
selenium (as methylselenocysteine) 10mcg 20% RDI
taurine 500mg †
quercetin (from Dimorphandra mollis) 200mg †
Mirtoselect Swedish bilberry fruit extract 100mg †
- 36mg anthocyanosides from Vaccinium myrtillus
R-alpha lipoic acid (R-ALA) 50mg †
- from 62.5mg sodium R-alpha lipoate
grape seed extract 100mg †
- 95% polyphenols from Vitis vinifera
eyebright leaf (Euphrasia officinalis) 100mg †
lutein 10mg †
- from marigold petal extract (Tagetes erecta)
zeaxanthine 2mg †
- from marigold petal extract (Tagetes erecta)
RDI = Recommended Daily Intake
† = RDI not established
ingredients
active ingredients (vitamins, herbs and extracts), filler (cellulose, maltodextrin, vegetable magnesium stearate), anticoagulant (silicon dioxide), capsule (hydroxypropylmethylcellulose)
storage
store in a cool, dry place
keep out of reach of young children
contra-indication
If you have a medical condition, (especially diabetes or coagulopathy), are pregnant or lactating, are under the age of 18, or are taking medications (especially glucose-control or blood thinning), consult your health care practitioner before using this product.
allergy information
contains no familiar allergens (wheat, gluten, soy, lupin, nuts/tree nuts, celery, mustard, sesame seeds, dairy, egg, fish/shellfish or mollusks
vegetarians/vegans
suitable for vegetarians and vegans
