Jarrow Formulas Lutein 20mg, 60 Softgels

Lutein is an antioxidant carotenoid that occurs in nature with zeaxanthin; a closely related carotenoid. Lutein and zeaxanthin concentrate in the eye's macula and lens; as well as in the skin; breast and cervical tissues.* Both lutein and zeaxanthin protect the macula from degradation normally associated with aging and oxidative stress.* The macula is responsible for focus and color differentiation. Lutein and zeaxanthin are found in dark green; leafy vegetables. While the average American intake of lutein is only 2 mg per day; other population groups consume up to 20 to 25 mg per day.* Jarrow FORMULAS Lutein is extracted from marigold petals. Each softgel contains 20 mg elemental lutein from lutein esters; which are naturally occurring; more stable and are well absorbed. Keep out of the reach of children.