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Phototec
Phototec®
COMPOSITIONEach tablet contains:
Pumpkin extract -------------------- 50 mg
Okra extract ------------------------- 50 mg
Guava extract ----------------------- 50 mg
Mustard extract --------------------- 50 mg
Egg yolk ----------------------------- 50 mg
These natural plant extracts are very rich in antioxidants for eyes
especially lutein 10 mg and zeaxanthine 5 mg in each tablet.
Lutein and ZeaxanthinPhytochemistry
Lutein and zeaxanthin are members of the natural carotenoid family.They
belong to the xanthophylls class of carotenoids also known as
oxycarotenoid.
They are natural fat soluble yellowish pigments, found in algae,
phytosynthetic bacteria and in some plants such as ( Pumpkin, Okra,
Guava and Mustard). Chicken egg yolks are a rich food source of lutein
and zeaxanthin.
Promotion effects on eye health
Lutein and zeaxanthin are mainly accumulated in the macula of the
retina, where they bind to the retinal protein tuberlin. Zeaxanthin is
specifically concentrated in the macula, especially in the fovea. Lutein
is distributed throughtout the retina.
They serve as accessory light gathering pigments and
to protect the toxic effects of ultra-violet radiation and oxygen. These
two carotenoids filter out harmful blue light and quench free radicals
that can damage the macule, the part of the eye responsible for sharp
and detailed vision.
With advancing age, concentrations of these precious
carotenoids decline, leaving the eyes suspectible to age related
disorders.They are thought to play a role in protecting against serious
eye problems such as glaucoma age-related macular degeneration and
age-related cataract formation.
These two carotenoids are referred to as macular
yellow, retinal carotenoids or macular pigments. In fact, lutein and
zeaxanthin have been called, "conditionally essential nutrients" because
of their critical protective functions. Like many other important
health-related compounds, lutein is not manufactured in the body. The
only way to obtain it is by cosuming foods rich in this antioxidant or
by supplementing with lutein and zeaxanthin.
INDICATIONS
- Nourishing the eye
- Protection of phototoxic (UV) damage
- Protection against macular degeneration
- Reduction on the risks of cataract
DOSAGE
For prevention - one tablet two times daily
For treatment - two tablets two times daily
SIDE EFFECTS
No known side effects have been reported.
HOW SUPPLY
30 tablets per bottle.
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