Lutein is present in high concentrations in the yellow spot on the retina of the eye. The human body cannot produce lutein, which is essential for healthy vision, so we need to take it with our diet.

20mg Lutein per capsule!

Each capsule of Vitaking Lutein and zeaxanthin contains 20 mg of lutein and 1 mg of zeaxanthin. High active ingredient content in one capsule, excellent value for money!

Why are these two nutrients important? The middle part of the retina, the macula or macula (macula lutea in Latin), has the densest optic nerve endings, allowing this area to be seen. If the “macula lutea” or macula is damaged, the center of the field of view becomes blurred or dark. In addition, the yellow spot contains the highest amounts of lutein and zeaxanthin in the body.

What are lutein and zeaxanthin in?

It is found mainly in leafy vegetables such as kale, spinach, broccoli, zucchini, corn. Plants use lutein primarily to absorb blue light and because of its antioxidant properties. Zeaxanthin is found in the largest amount in our food in corn.

What does the word “lutein” mean?

Lutein (from the Latin word lutea, meaning yellow) is a yellow carotenoid, a plant dye. Carotenoids are plant compounds, due to which plants have different colors. Zeaxanntin, like lutein, is also a plant compound.