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What is Lutein?

Lutein is an important antioxidant present in many tissues of the body, found in especially high concentrations in the retina and lens of the eye. The human body is unable to create lutein so it is necessary that it obtained from dietary sources such as green leafy vegetables, fruits, corn, and VitalaEggs.
 

Benefits of Lutein

  • Acts as a natural filter for our eyes, protecting them from harmful and damaging blue light1
  • Multiple research studies indicate that lutein may play a role in the prevention of
    AMD (Age Related Macular Degeneration) 2,3,4 and cataracts5,6,7,8
  • Acts as a powerful antioxidant1

Are Canadians getting enough Lutein?

Experts recommend consuming about 6000 µg of lutein daily for optimal eye health. However, a survey completed in 2002 examining the food habits of Canadians found that Canadian adults on average only consume 1,413 µg of lutein daily9.

Containing 1000 µg of Lutein each, VitalaEggs provide an easy and delicious form of lutein to help Canadians increase their daily consumption.

 

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2 Eye Disease Case–Control Study Group, E., Antioxidant status and neovascular age-related macular degeneration. Arch. Ophthalmol. 1993;111, 104–109.
3 Mares-Perlman JA, et al. Lutein and zeaxanthin in the diet and serum and their relation to age-related maculopathy in the third national health and nutrition examination survey. Am. J. Epidemiol. 2001;153, 424–432.
4 Seddon JM, et al. Dietary carotenoids, vitamins A, C, and E, and advanced age-related macular degeneration. Eye Disease Case-Control Study Group. JAMA. 1994;272:1413–1420.
5 Brown L, et al. A prospective study of carotenoid intake and risk of cataract extraction in US men. Am. J. Clin. Nutr. 1999;70, 517–524.
6 Chasan-Taber L, et al. A prospective study of carotenoid and Vitamin A intakes and risk of cataract extraction in US women. Am. J. Clin. Nutr. 1999;70, 509–516.
7 Gale, CR, et al. Plasma antioxidant vitamins and carotenoids and age-related cataract. Ophthalmology 2001;108, 1992–1998.
8 Lyle BJ, et al. Antioxidant intake and risk of incident age-related nuclear cataracts in the Beaver Dam Eye Study. Am. J. Epidemiol. 199;149, 801–809.
9 Johnson-Down, L. et al. (2002). Food habits of Canadians: lutein and lycopene intake in the Canadian population. J. Am. Diet Assoc. 102: 988-991.
Healthy Benefits

VitalaMilk

VitalaMilk contains DHA Omega-3, an essential fatty acid that supports the normal development of the brain, eyes and nerves as well as CLA, vitamins and minerals.

VitalaEggs

Our Free-Run, DHA Omega-3 VitalaEggs not only contain the goodness of Omega-3's but are also a source of Lutein which is beneficial for the health of your eyes.