What is meso-zeaxanthin?
Meso-zeaxanthin is located at the centre of the macula
where vision is sharpest. Research has shown that meso-zeaxanthin is generated at the
retina
from lutein, however scientists believe that some individuals are unable to perform this conversion.
Sources of meso-zeaxanthin
Meso-zeaxanthin has been identified in certain foods including salmon, trout and shrimp. In fact, a recent study from the US has shown that the antioxidant potential of macular pigment is enhanced when meso-zeaxanthin is present. The source of meso-zeaxanthin found in MacuShield®, is a derivative of the Marigold flower grown in Mexico, Tagetes Erecta.
Safety Analysis
A
double blind randomised placebo
controlled trial demonstrated that a supplement containing meso-zeaxanthin on human subjects has no harmful effect on liver and renal function, blood serum, lipid profile and indicators of inflammation (Connelly et al., 2011).
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