Healthy Vision Complete
Safeguard Your Eyes with the Only Vision Formula Built from Over 70 Clinical Studies and the Best Form of Lutein Available*
Take no chances with the health of your important, yet vulnerable eyes. Healthy Vision Complete brings together an ace trio of vision-support nutrients in full clinical doses, plus additional proven antioxidants to combat free radicals and keep your vision strong.*
True Results:
- Enhances the health of your macula, lens and retina*
- Improves visual acuity for sharper vision*
- Reduces sensitivity to glare, especially at night*
- Supports faster focusing between near and far objects*
- Eases eyestrain, fatigue and headaches*
How Healthy Vision Complete Works for You
Time and again, research shows that without proper support, eye health and vision will decline with age. Fortunately, further research, including the famous and far-reaching Age-Related Eye Disease (AREDS-2) study conducted by the National Institutes of Health and the National Eye Institute, has found that a specific trio of potent nutrients—lutein, astaxanthin and zeaxanthin—not only protect your eye health, but also improve your vision.*
Together, these nutrient superstars work to protect every part of your eye, especially your all-important macula, lens and retina. And human clinical research shows they not only promote sharp, vivid vision, but also ease eye fatigue and enhance focus.*
Healthy Vision Complete gives you the full clinical doses of each of these carotenoid compounds, plus vitamins A, C, E and zinc for added eye health protection. Science-backed doses of thoroughly-researched ingredients are an absolute must when it comes to choosing a supplement for something as delicate as your eyes and as essential as your vision. This unique formula has everything you need…and nothing you don’t…for superior vision support.*
Here’s how…
- Your Lens
The lens of the eye focuses light and projects images onto your retina and macula. Maintaining crystal-clear lenses is extremely important for excellent eyesight as you get older. Studies show that astaxanthin is especially adept at protecting the proteins in your lenses from oxidation, which helps to keep your lenses clear and your vision sharp.*
- Your Retina and Macula
Your retina is a layer of light-sensitive material at the back of your eyeball and your macula is a little spot on the eye’s retina that allows you to see fine details.*
Your retina and macula are particularly vulnerable to the high energy blue light that is emitted from energy efficient light bulbs, fluorescent lights, televisions, computer screens, tablets and smart phones. This is an ever-growing concern because adults spend an average of 9.5 hours a day or more in front of these devices. And adding insult to injury, the natural pigment shield that protects your macula from high energy blue light damage thins dramatically over time. In fact, it’s estimated that these pigment levels drop an astounding 75% from age 20 to age 60.*
The short-term effects of this double whammy include blurry vision, dry eyes, headaches, and poor contrast sensitivity, which is the ability to see in low light or “real life” situations. And over the long term it can trigger oxidation and inflammatory processes that can damage your fragile eye cells.*
Lutein and zeaxanthin are both critical building block nutrients for the protective pigment that shields your retina and macula. A recent study by Harvard University shows that you can support eye health if you take 6 mg of lutein every day. And newer research shows that if you take more, you’ll benefit more.*
- Your Photoreceptors
These delicate cells, which are highly concentrated in your macula, gather light and turn it into images that are passed on to your brain. Without properly functioning photoreceptors, you may be able to see, but only shapes and colors, not fine details, such as the features on people’s faces or the words on a page. Lutein and zeaxanthin are the two power nutrients you need for top macular health, including its all-important photoreceptors.*
- Your Optic Nerve:
The optic nerve is like a cable that goes from a video camera to a computer. The optic nerve carries the images from your retina and macula to your brain. It’s crucial that you protect your optic nerve from oxidation and inflammation. And research points to lutein, astaxanthin, and zeaxanthin as the best nutrients for safeguarding the health of your optic nerve.*
- Your Cellular and Vascular Eye Health
To keep your eyes in top shape…down to the tiny details of the cellular health and micro vascular fitness…you need a set of proven antioxidant vitamins. Vitamin A assists lutein and zeaxanthin in producing protective eye pigments and also helps keep your eyes lubricated and comfortable. Vitamin C supports the health of blood vessels in your eyes and promotes the health of your retina and lenses. Vitamin E is a fat-soluble vitamin that supports healthy cell membranes and DNA repair. And zinc, an essential trace mineral that is most concentrated in eyes, supports healthy retina and vascular function.*
Research Results
Lutemax Lutein for Visual Acuity
And in a double-blind, placebo controlled study in Spain, researchers found that supplementing with 15 mg of lutein for 2 years improved visual acuity by 38.5%.1*
Read More
Astaxanthin for Focus
Many clinical studies show that astaxanthin can improve eye focus, especially when adjusting from near to distance vision. It can also help relieve eye strain and eye dryness.2* Read More
1 Nutrition. 2003. 19:21-24.
2 J Clin Ophthalmology. 2004. 58(6):1051-54.
Research Results
Lutemax Lutein for Macula Health*
Lutein is a well-known carotenoid compound that occurs naturally in marigolds as well as many other plants and vegetables, and is highly concentrated in the human macula. In addition, lutein, along with zeaxanthin, are the only two carotenoids found within your eye lens. There have been over 70 clinical studies with 10,000 human subjects examining the effects of lutein on vision health*
Healthy Vision Complete features Lutemax® Lutein, the same form used in the ground-breaking Age-Related Eye Disease (AREDS-2) study. Lutemax® Lutein is highly purified and much more absorbable and beneficial to your eyes than the “ester” form of lutein found in most eye health formulas because it can better reach the delicate cells of your retina, macula and optic nerves. And Healthy Vision Complete gives you the full 20 mg research-backed dose of Lutemax® Lutein, the amount you need for guaranteed results.*
Lutein works by improving macular pigment thickness to fend off high energy blue light and protecting against oxidative damage to keep lenses clear.*
In one human study, 95% of subjects had thicker macular pigment after taking a combination of 10 mg of lutein and 2 mg of zeaxanthin. The average increase of thickness protection continued to increase over time (see chart at left), with the greatest improvement occurring in people who had the thinnest shield. This group saw a 78% increase in thickness protection after 6 months.1*
Lutein also helps improve visual acuity, the ability to see progressively finer detail. This visual health indicator is often measured with the 20/20 vision chart at your eye doctor’s office. In one study of older veterans, those taking 10 mg of lutein improved visual acuity by 5.4 letters.2 And in a double-blind, placebo controlled study in Spain, researchers found that supplementing with 15 mg of lutein for 2 years improved visual acuity by 38.5%.3*
Contrast sensitivity, another visual health measure, is your ability to see clearly in low light, such as driving at night or watching television. In a 1-year, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study of 120 healthy taxi drivers in China, subjects taking 20 mg of lutein experienced a 17.75% improvement in contrast sensitivity compared to just a 1% improvement in the placebo group. Overall, drivers reported improvements in night driving, driving under difficult weather conditions, driving to familiar places in the daytime, sensitivity to glare and the ability to see in dim or dark light.4*
Another placebo-controlled study published in the European Journal of Ophthalmology evaluated people taking a combination of nutrients (Lutein, Zeaxanthin, Astaxanthin , Vitamin C, Vitamin E, Zinc, Copper) for 24 months. Results showed that 39.5% of those taking the nutrient combination saw an improvement in their contrast sensitivity, while 49.3% maintained their contrast sensitivity. Conversely, the untreated group saw a 40.9% decline in their contrast sensitivity.5*
Zeaxanthin for Lens Health
Zeaxanthin is found in leafy green vegetables and, like lutein, is a powerful carotenoid. But zeaxanthin has a special skill in supporting the “cone” photoreceptor cells of your macula, which allow you to see in vivid color. It’s also important for keeping the central part of your visual field sharp and for maintaining eye lens health. Zeaxanthin and lutein work hand-in-hand for optimal eye health.*
Feature Nutrient—Astaxanthin (4 mg)
Astaxanthin is a red-pink carotenoid found in salmon, lobster and shrimp. It’s a potent antioxidant, estimated to be 550 times more powerful than vitamin E and 11 times more powerful than beta-carotene. It’s expensive, so many vision formulas leave out this important nutrient altogether or give you only a “pixie dust” amount—enough to be included on the label, but not enough to do much good.*
That’s a mistake for your eyes because astaxanthin works hardest to neutralize a specific type of free radical called singlet oxygen molecules. These molecules are closely tied to the effects of sunlight, which is a special concern for your retinas because they are almost always exposed.*
Also, unlike most antioxidant carotenoids, astaxanthin is able to cross the blood-retinal barrier and is fat-soluble. This means it can efficiently reach the vulnerable cells within your eyes and more easily become part of the cell membranes, adding even greater protection for your eyes. *
Many clinical studies show that astaxanthin can improve eye focus, especially when adjusting from near to distance vision. It can also help relieve eye strain and eye dryness.6*
1 Optometry and Vision Science. 2008 85: 82-88.
2 Optometry. 2004. 75:216-30.
3 Nutrition. 2003. 19:21-24.
4 Nutrition. 2013.
5 Eur J Ophthalmol. 2011.
6 J Clin Ophthalmology. 2004. 58(6):1051-54.
Lutemax Lutein for Macula Health*
Lutein is a well-known carotenoid compound that occurs naturally in marigolds as well as many other plants and vegetables, and is highly concentrated in the human macula. In addition, lutein, along with zeaxanthin, are the only two carotenoids found within your eye lens. There have been over 70 clinical studies with 10,000 human subjects examining the effects of lutein on vision health*
Healthy Vision Complete features Lutemax® Lutein, the same form used in the ground-breaking Age-Related Eye Disease (AREDS-2) study. Lutemax® Lutein is highly purified and much more absorbable and beneficial to your eyes than the “ester” form of lutein found in most eye health formulas because it can better reach the delicate cells of your retina, macula and optic nerves. And Healthy Vision Complete gives you the full 20 mg research-backed dose of Lutemax® Lutein, the amount you need for guaranteed results.*
Lutein works by improving macular pigment thickness to fend off high energy blue light and protecting against oxidative damage to keep lenses clear.*
In one human study, 95% of subjects had thicker macular pigment after taking a combination of 10 mg of lutein and 2 mg of zeaxanthin. The average increase of thickness protection continued to increase over time (see chart at left), with the greatest improvement occurring in people who had the thinnest shield. This group saw a 78% increase in thickness protection after 6 months.1*
Lutein also helps improve visual acuity, the ability to see progressively finer detail. This visual health indicator is often measured with the 20/20 vision chart at your eye doctor’s office. In one study of older veterans, those taking 10 mg of lutein improved visual acuity by 5.4 letters.2 And in a double-blind, placebo controlled study in Spain, researchers found that supplementing with 15 mg of lutein for 2 years improved visual acuity by 38.5%.3*
Contrast sensitivity, another visual health measure, is your ability to see clearly in low light, such as driving at night or watching television. In a 1-year, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study of 120 healthy taxi drivers in China, subjects taking 20 mg of lutein experienced a 17.75% improvement in contrast sensitivity compared to just a 1% improvement in the placebo group. Overall, drivers reported improvements in night driving, driving under difficult weather conditions, driving to familiar places in the daytime, sensitivity to glare and the ability to see in dim or dark light.4*
Another placebo-controlled study published in the European Journal of Ophthalmology evaluated people taking a combination of nutrients (Lutein, Zeaxanthin, Astaxanthin , Vitamin C, Vitamin E, Zinc, Copper) for 24 months. Results showed that 39.5% of those taking the nutrient combination saw an improvement in their contrast sensitivity, while 49.3% maintained their contrast sensitivity. Conversely, the untreated group saw a 40.9% decline in their contrast sensitivity.5*
Zeaxanthin for Lens Health
Zeaxanthin is found in leafy green vegetables and, like lutein, is a powerful carotenoid. But zeaxanthin has a special skill in supporting the “cone” photoreceptor cells of your macula, which allow you to see in vivid color. It’s also important for keeping the central part of your visual field sharp and for maintaining eye lens health. Zeaxanthin and lutein work hand-in-hand for optimal eye health.*
Feature Nutrient—Astaxanthin (4 mg)
Astaxanthin is a red-pink carotenoid found in salmon, lobster and shrimp. It’s a potent antioxidant, estimated to be 550 times more powerful than vitamin E and 11 times more powerful than beta-carotene. It’s expensive, so many vision formulas leave out this important nutrient altogether or give you only a “pixie dust” amount—enough to be included on the label, but not enough to do much good.*
That’s a mistake for your eyes because astaxanthin works hardest to neutralize a specific type of free radical called singlet oxygen molecules. These molecules are closely tied to the effects of sunlight, which is a special concern for your retinas because they are almost always exposed.*
Also, unlike most antioxidant carotenoids, astaxanthin is able to cross the blood-retinal barrier and is fat-soluble. This means it can efficiently reach the vulnerable cells within your eyes and more easily become part of the cell membranes, adding even greater protection for your eyes. *
Many clinical studies show that astaxanthin can improve eye focus, especially when adjusting from near to distance vision. It can also help relieve eye strain and eye dryness.6*
1 Optometry and Vision Science. 2008 85: 82-88.
2 Optometry. 2004. 75:216-30.
3 Nutrition. 2003. 19:21-24.
4 Nutrition. 2013.
5 Eur J Ophthalmol. 2011.
6 J Clin Ophthalmology. 2004. 58(6):1051-54.
Supplement Facts:
Serving size: 2 capsules
Servings per bottle: 30 (1 month supply)
Each bottle contains: 60 Capsules
Suggested Use: Take 2 capsules daily, or as directed by your physician.
NOTE: If you are pregnant, nursing or on medications, consult with your physician prior to taking.
| Each serving contains: | Amount Per Serving | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A (as retinyl palmitate) | 750 mcg | 83% |
|
Vitamin C (as absorbic acid |
240 mg | 270% |
| Vitamin E (as d-alpha tocopheryl succinate) |
81 mg | 540% |
| Zinc (from bisglycinate) | 15 mg | 136% |
| Lutein♦ (from marigold (flower)) | 20 mg | * |
| Astaxanthin (from Haematococcus pluvialis (algae) extract) | 4 mg | * |
| Zeaxanthin (from marigold (flower)) | 4 mg | * |
| *Daily Value (DV) not established |
Other Ingredients: Rice flour, hydroxypropyl methylcellulose, silicon dioxide, microcrystalline cellulose and vegetable magnesium stearate.
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