Originally published July 24 2005
Product for eyesight preservation aimed at smokers
by Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, NaturalNews Editor
ScienceBased Health, which makes nutraceuticals for eye health, has developed a macular health nutritional formulation -- MacularProtect Complete-S -- that is free of beta-carotene and packed with lutein, and is intended to help people who need to limit their of beta-carotene intake (cigarette smokers) maintain good eyesight.
ScienceBased Health, a leading provider of premium nutraceuticals for eye health, today announced the launch of its new macular health product, MacularProtect Complete-S.
MacularProtect Complete-S is a convenient, all-in-one nutritional formulation to help protect macular and full body health.
MacularProtect Complete-S is based on the science of the National Eye Institute-sponsored AREDS clinical trial (AREDS) as well as advanced research on lutein and other nutrients.
It is free of beta-carotene for those who should avoid high intake of beta-carotene, such as smokers.
ADVERTISEMENT AREDS found that at-risk subjects taking a high-dose antioxidant and zinc combination supplement improved their chances of keeping their eyesight.
In addition to Vitamins C and E, copper and zinc, AREDS used high levels of beta- carotene, which have since been linked to an increased rate of lung cancer in smokers.
MacularProtect Complete-S was developed to meet the needs of individuals, such as smokers, who want the highest level of protection for their eyesight, but need to limit their beta-carotene intake.
MacularProtect Complete-S is free of beta-carotene, but provides robust levels of lutein, which was not studied in AREDS, but has since been found to play a key role in macular health.
MacularProtect Complete-S also contains a built-in multinutrient with an impressive array of antioxidants, such as lutein, zeaxanthin and lycopene; protective flavonoids; robust levels of B-vitamins; and other essential vitamins and minerals to protect the entire body.
"When patients combine various dietary supplements with a potent 'AREDS' formulation to add multinutrient protection, there may be safety risks involved with exceeding Upper Levels established for certain nutrients," said Robert G. Martin, MD, Partner, Carolina Eye Associates.
MacularProtect Complete-S is the latest addition to ScienceBased Health's line of macular health products.
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