Lutein is a carotenoid that is part of the retina of the human eye and is actively involved in maintaining its normal functioning. In the body, it is not synthesized, and a person can get it only with food. This substance is part of several bioadditives and mineral complexes, which are prescribed for the treatment and prevention of various eye diseases. Many doctors and patients believe that the best vitamins for vision are those that contain lutein. Instructions for use recommend drinking them for adults and children to improve the condition of the retina.
Why the body needs lutein
This is one of the important carotenoids for health, which is part of the retina. Any bright light, and especially radiation from a computer or TV, has a destructive effect on its central region. And if this part of the retina is not protected by lutein, over time, such a load causes various pathologies in the functioning of the organ of vision. Therefore, it is believed that this substance is responsible for visual acuity. Lutein enters the body only with food, but if it is deficient, visual acuity may decrease and other eye diseases may develop.
To maintain eye health, a person needs at least 5 mg of this substance. This amount is contained in 250 g of spinach, in 500 g of bell pepper or in a kilogram of carrots. Naturally, not a single person eats these foods in such quantities. Therefore, he needs to take additional vitamin complexes containing lutein. Instructions for use of these drugs recommends regular preventive courses. For the production of vitamin complexes with lutein, a plant carotenoid is used, extracted from the petals of calendula officinalis or marigold.
What effect does the eye have?
What happens when lutein enters the body? The instructions for use note that all drugs with its content have the following effect:
- protect the retina from aggressive ultraviolet radiation;
- have an antioxidant effect and reduce damage to eye tissue by free radicals;
- improve visual acuity and prevent the so-called night blindness ;
- help the tissues of the eye to tolerate oxygen deficiency;
- strengthen the blood vessels of the eye;
- reduce the negative effects of professional eye fatigue.
What diseases is used
Basically, lutein preparations are prescribed as a prophylactic measure, like a vitamin supplement. Especially in this regard, the Lutein Complex is effective. Instructions for use recommends conducting preventive courses for people who have been working on a computer for a long time, driving a car with bright light - spotlights, welding, and everyone whose eyes experience increased stress. Doctors prescribe drugs with lutein and in the complex treatment of certain eye diseases:
- "Night blindness" - when at dusk visual acuity decreases;
- with glaucoma neuropathy;
- for the prevention of vision loss;
- with strong eye strain;
- smoking people to prevent retinal dystrophy;
- after operations on the retina to restore its functions;
- with progressive myopia;
- with congenital dystrophy of the retina ;
- for the prevention of age-related pathological processes in the tissues of the eyes;
- with cataracts;
- with diabetic retinopathy ;
- for the prevention of age-related macular degeneration of the retina, which often leads to senile blindness.
What preparations contains
1. The most common dietary supplement is Lutein. Instructions for use note that one capsule of the drug contains a daily dose of this substance - 5 mg. Therefore, just one capsule is enough to provide the eye tissue with this important carotenoid.
2. One of the most effective drugs is Lutein Forte. The instructions for use note that, in addition to an increased dose of lutein and zeaxanthin, it contains ginkgo biloba extract , taurine, vitamins and trace elements that improve visual function. All components of the drug enhance each other's antioxidant effect.
3. It helps well with eye fatigue and for the prevention of vision loss drug "Blueberry Forte with lutein." Instructions for use explain this with a successful selection of substances effective for the eyes. It includes: lutein, blueberry extract, taurine, beta-carotene, selenium, zinc, copper, vitamins C, A and E.
4. A more modern drug is Okuvayt Lutein. Instructions for use recommend taking it to protect eyesight from age-related changes. But around the world, the drug has become popular because of its ability to improve the nutrition of eye tissues and contribute to the better functioning of this organ.
Properties of the remaining substances that make up lutein preparations
- Ginkgo biloba extract has antioxidant and antihypoxic activity. Improves blood circulation and reduces capillary permeability.
- Taurine stimulates the metabolism and regeneration processes in the tissues of the eye.
- Vitamin A is involved in the synthesis of substances important to the eye and improves color perception.
- Vitamin E protects the capillaries from fragility and saturates the eye tissue with oxygen.
- Vitamin C reduces intraocular pressure and helps prevent glaucoma.
- Vital trace elements - copper, selenium, chromium, zinc - provide normal retinal metabolism and repair damaged cells.
- Blueberry extract has an antioxidant effect and strengthens the vessels of the eye.
"Lutein": instructions for use
The effect of these dietary supplements appears only after a course of treatment of at least a month. Usually prescribed 1 capsule per day for 1-2 months. It is recommended to take the drug in the morning, with meals. In some cases, up to 3 capsules per day may be prescribed. It depends on the concentration of lutein, because in different drugs it happens from 2 to 5 mg.
Also, the doctor may prescribe an increased dose for a more successful treatment. The duration of therapy also depends on the state of the patient's organ of vision and the purpose of taking the drug. Usually, preventive courses are carried out no more than 2 times a year, and therapeutic courses - according to the doctor’s testimony. Optometrists quite often prescribed for various pathologies "Lutein." Instructions for use notes that it is easily tolerated and improves overall health. The drug has almost no contraindications, except for individual intolerance, and has no side effects.
"Lutein-complex" for children - instructions for use
This dietary supplement contains easily digestible forms of carotenoids. In addition to lutein, the composition of the drug includes vitamins and minerals necessary for the normal functioning of the organ of vision. They help the child cope with large visual stresses and prevent eye diseases.
Assign to children over 7 years old. They need to drink 2 tablets per day. And after 11 years it is possible to take 3 tablets. Some drugs with lutein, for example, Blueberry Forte, are prescribed for children from 4 years old. How much can I drink "Lutein" for children? The instruction for use recommends that the course of treatment be no more than a month.
Application Reviews
These dietary supplements are not as popular as other vitamins. But this happens because people simply do not know about their positive effect on eyesight. Those who tried to take Lutein for the prevention of myopia or with eye fatigue note its effectiveness. They say that they no longer feel dryness and burning after long work on the computer. Eyes ceased to hurt and blush in the evening, and visual acuity increased slightly. Yes, and this drug is inexpensive compared to other vitamins for vision. The average price of Lutein Forte dietary supplement in Russia is 350 rubles. But there are those who expected more from this medicine and did not receive the long-awaited deliverance, for example, from myopia. Still, it is a complex of vitamins; it cannot return 100% vision.