Viteyes® Advanced Beta-Carotene Free features the AREDS recommended formula without beta-carotene. Viteyes® Advanced Beta-Carotene Free uses natural vitamin E plus 10mg of FloraGLO® Lutein, plus 3.5mg of OPTISHARP™ Zeaxathin, 20 mg of bilberry, 25 mg of grape seed extract, and 25 mg of alpha-lipoic acid.
About AREDS:
In October 2001 The National Eye Institute (NEI), part of the Federal government's National Institutes of Health, completed a 10 year major clinical study called the Age-Related Eye Disease Study (AREDS). AREDS proved that patients taking a special formula of antioxidant vitamins plus zinc were more likely to retain their macular health.
About Beta-Carotene:
High doses of beta-carotene have been shown to increase the risk of lung cancer among smokers. Viteyes® Advanced Beta-Carotene Free (formerly Smoker's Advanced) was originally developed for smokers and former smokers. It contains the exact AREDS recommended formula with NO beta-carotene in just two easy to swallow capsules daily. Viteyes® formulas without beta-carotene are formulated for anyone who prefers to avoid beta-carotene.
Viteyes® Advanced Beta-Carotene Free also contains the benefit of 10mg of FloraGLO® Lutein, an antioxidant carotenoid found in fruits and green leafy vegetables as well as the macular region of the healthy retina. Also included are 3.5mg of Zeaxathin, 20 mg of Bilberry, 25 mg of Grape Seed Extract, and 25 mg of Alpha Lipoic Acid.
Zeaxanthin also is not made by the body and high levels can only be obtained from supplements. Like lutein, zeaxanthin is found in the macula, however it is much more concentrated in the center part of the macula compared to lutein. Viteyes® Advanced Beta-Carotene Free contains OPTISHARP™ brand zeaxanthin from DSM (formerly Roche Vitamins).
Viteyes® Advanced Beta-Carotene Free is made with Natural Vitamin E.
Viteyes® Advanced Beta-Carotene Free comes in a 180 easy to swallow capsule (3 month supply) bottle. To ensure and maintain the maximum level of purity and potency, Viteyes® is formulated using only the highest quality ingredients.
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Recommended Use: One capsule, twice daily with meals.
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Smokers: Please consult your eye care professional about the risks of smoking and taking Beta-Carotene.
This product contains NO yeast, wheat gluten, lactose, soy protein, milk/dairy, preservatives, flavor or coloring.
Since the AREDS I study showed that participants with lower intakes of lutein and zeaxanthin and omega-3 fatty acids had an increased risk of AMD, AREDS II will test a combination of 10 mg of lutein along with these other supplements on the risk of AMD progression.
Along with the AREDS formula (minus beta-carotene), Viteyes® Advanced Beta-Carotene Free already includes 10 mg of lutein for your macular health plus 3.5 mg of zeaxanthin.
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Recent studies such as the Lutein Antioxidant Supplementation Trial (LAST)* have suggested that 10mg of lutein daily, an antioxidant carotenoid found in fruits and green leafy vegetables as well as the macular region of the healthy retina, might have a significant effect on the health of the macula. Further trials such as the Carotenoids in Age-Related Eye Disease Study (CAREDS)** found a lower risk of deteriorated macular health.
Zeaxanthin:
Zeaxanthin, like lutein, is not made by the body and high levels can only be obtained from supplements. Like lutein, zeaxanthin is found in the macula, however it is much more concentrated in the center part of the macula compared to lutein. Viteyes® AREDS Advanced contains OPTISHARP™ brand zeaxanthin from DSM (formerly Roche Vitamins).
Bilberry, Grape Seed Extract & Alpha-Lipoic Acid:
Viteyes® Advanced Beta-Carotene Free is also formulated with bilberry, grape seed extract and alpha-lipoic acid. Bilberry and grape seed extract are antioxidants extracted from fruit. Researchers have suggested that these flavonoids may have a positive effect on AMD due to their antioxidant properties that help to maintain circulation in the blood vessels of the eye.* Alpha-lipoic acid, another antioxidant, may help protect the body and the eyes againt damage on a cellular level.**
Viteyes® Advanced Beta-Carotene Free combines all of these eye health nutrients is into only 2 capsules daily.
*Muth ER, Laurent JM, Jasper P. The effect of bilberry nutritional supplementation on night visual acuity and contrast sensitivity. Altern Med Rev 2000;5:164–73.
**Bantseev, et al. Vitamin E, vitamin C, alpha-lipoic acid and taurine appear to offer protection against lens damage caused by low level radiation. Biochem Mol Biol Int 1997 Sept; 42(6): 1189-97.
