Clinically proven to support healthy eyes and vision.*
*Listed in PDR 2016
DESCRIPTION
Bios Life® Vision Essentials™ is a nutritional supplement for maintaining healthy eyes. Bios Life® Vision Essentials™ contains the following active ingredients: vitamin C, vitamin E, zinc, natural beta carotene, lutein, zeaxanthin, and anthocyanidins from wild bilberry, wild blueberry, strawberry, cranberry, grape seed extract, elderberry, and raspberries.
Bios Life® Vision Essentials™ is a purple crystalline powder that is water-soluble. In addition to the active ingredients, each capsule contains silicon dioxide, microcrystalline cellulose, and is packaged in vegetarian capsules.
BENEFITS AND RESEARCH
Antioxidants from the carotenoid chemical family, such as beta carotene, lutein, and zeaxanthin, play an important role in eye health. Clinical studies have demonstrated that lutein and zeaxanthin are concentrated to the retina and lens of the eye. Supplementation with high levels of lutein can restore the lutein concentration in the retina. Further supplementation of vitamins C, E, and A (in the form of beta-carotene) along with zinc and copper aid with the healthy function of the eyes. Additional support for the eyes comes from a proprietary berry blend included in Bios Life® Vision Essentials™. This proprietary berry blend contains anthocyanidins, antioxidant compounds that support the vasculature within the eye.
USAGE
Take two capsules per day with a meal.
SAFETY AND WARNINGS
Bios Life® Vision Essentials™ is well tolerated. As with any dietary supplement, some gastrointestinal discomfort may be experienced.
HOW SUPPLIED
Available in vegetarian capsules.
REFERENCES
Krishnadev N, Meleth AD, Chew EY (2010) “Nutritional supplements for age-related macular degeneration.” Current Opinion in Opthamology 21:184-189.
Ma L, Lin XM, Zou ZY, Xu XR, Li Y, Xu R. (2009) “A 12-week lutein supplementation improves visual function in Chinese people with long-term computer display light exposure.” British Journal of Nutrition 102: 186-190.
Yagi, A, Fujimoto, K, Michihiro, K, Goh, B, Tsi, D, Nagai, H, (2009) “The effect of lutein supplementation on visual fatigue: A psychophysiological analysis”. Applied Ergonomics 40:1047-1054.
Age Related Eye Disease Study Group, (2001) “A randomized, placebo-controlled, clinical trial of high-dose supplementation with vitamins C and E, beta carotene, and zinc for age-related macular degeneration and vision loss: AREDS report no. 8”. Archives of Ophthalmology. 10:1417-36.
*THESE STATEMENTS HAVE NOT BEEN EVALUATED BY THE FOOD AND DRUG ADMINISTRATION. THIS PRODUCT IS NOT INTENDED TO DIAGNOSE, TREAT CURE, OR PREVENT ANY DISEASE.