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About Carotenoids

What are macular carotenoids and where are they found?
What is the macular pigment?
Why do all MacuShield products contain all three macular carotenoids lutein, meso-zeaxanthin and zeaxanthin?

Watch our video to find the answers to these questions and more about the macula, including where carotenoids come from and how to build your macular pigment.

What is Macushield® Original?

MacuShield® Original is a dietary supplement that combines the three macular carotenoids:

  • Lutein (10mg)
  • Meso-zeaxanthin (10mg)
  • Zeaxanthin (2mg)

This formula of macular carotenoids has been developed in collaboration with leading eye experts. Scientific research shows that they are found at the back of the eye, at the macula, where they form the macular pigment (yellow colour). Meso-zeaxanthin is particularly concentrated at the centre of this pigment.

The macular carotenoids in MacuShield® Original are obtained from marigolds (Tagetes Erecta), specifically grown for this purpose.

*Original Formula and Original Formula Vegetarian – based on a survey of 92 UK Eye Experts 2017. To verify email: medinfo@alliancepharma.co.uk

Formulas containing all three macular carotenoids

Lutein

A natural carotenoid entirely of dietary origin, which accumulates at the macula at the back of the eye. Lutein is most commonly found in dark green, leafy vegetables such as spinach, kale or peas.

Meso-zeaxanthin

The most central carotenoid found at the epicentre of the macula. Meso-zeaxanthin is naturally occurring in the human food chain, found in several species of fish to date.

Zeaxanthin

A natural carotenoid entirely of dietary origin, which accumulates at the macula at the back of the eye. Zeaxanthin is commonly found in brightly coloured fruit and vegetables such as peppers and sweetcorn.

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MacuShield® Original

MacuShield® Vegetarian

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