Lutein is the primary carotenoid found in the central part of the retina called the macula. Lutein and Zeaxanthin help to protect the retina of the eye from sunlight and to help prevent macula degeneration, the most common cause of blindness in the elderly. Each easy-to-take softgel capsule supplies a high concentration of natural Lutein-6 mg and Zeaxanthin-300 mcg, derived from the Marigold flower.
New Study Confirms Supplement Use Improves Health and Reduces Health Care Costs
A recent study conducted by The Lewin Group confirms that taking certain dietary supplements can help seniors live longer and lead more productive independent lives while reducing health care costs by billions of dollars. Here are some key findings of the study, which was commissioned by the Dietary Supplement Education Alliance (DSEA):
The supplements studied – Omega-3 Fatty Acids (fish oil capsules) and Lutein (with zeaxanthin) – have reported savings of $3.1 billion and $2.5 billion respectively over five years, resulting from reduced doctors' visits, hospitalizations, and avoided transitions to dependency. Omega-3 Fatty Acids and Lutein (with zeaxanthin) are natural nutritional supplements allowing seniors to help avoid common conditions such as coronary heart disease (CHD) and age- related macular degeneration (AMD). Daily intake of at least 1,800 milligrams of Omega-3 by Americans over the age of 65 can reduce the occurrence of CHD, resulting in a potential five-year (2006-2010) savings of $3.1 billion in health care expenditures and an estimated 384,303 fewer hospitalizations. Daily intake of 6-10 milligrams (or more) of Lutein (with zeaxanthin) by seniors can reduce the relative risk of AMD, resulting in an estimated five-year (2006- 2010) net savings of $2.5 billion from the avoided transition of approximately 98,219 individuals to dependency either in the community or a nursing facility.
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