{"product_id":"product_46658c6b-f24a-43b0-9201-3d2286c5ed90","title":"HSN - LUTEIN + ZEAXANTHIN | 120 capsules","description":"\u003ch2 class=\"text-text-100 mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold\"\u003eAbout the Product\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eLutein + Zeaxanthin 20 mg\/1 mg from HSN's EssentialSeries is a food supplement in vegetable capsules based on Tagetes erecta (marigold) flower extract with a 38:1 concentration ratio, standardised to 20% lutein, 1.5% total carotenoids, and 1.3% zeaxanthin, protected by a microencapsulation system that ensures the maximum stability of these oxidation-sensitive fat-soluble carotenoids. The formula is supplemented with Vitamin A (retinyl acetate), which has been shown to contribute to the maintenance of normal vision, as recognised by the EFSA. Each daily dose of 2 capsules provides 40 mg of Lutein and ~1.3 mg of Zeaxanthin, covering the doses used in most reference clinical studies on eye health and macular pigment. Derived from plant sources, suitable for vegan and vegetarian diets. Gluten-free and non-GMO.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"text-text-100 mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold\"\u003eBenefits\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLutein and Zeaxanthin: the essential macular carotenoids for visual health:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lutein and Zeaxanthin are two xanthophylls (oxygenated carotenoids) that constitute the main pigment of the macula lutea, the central region of the retina responsible for high-resolution vision, colour vision, and reading. The human body does not synthesise lutein or zeaxanthin endogenously and relies entirely on dietary intake of these molecules to maintain macular pigment levels. The typical Western diet provides insufficient amounts of lutein (typically 1 to 2 mg\/day), well below the 6 to 10 mg considered adequate for eye protection, and even further below the 40 mg\/day used in the most impactful clinical studies. Macular pigment fulfils two critical functions for visual health: optical filter of high-energy blue light (which is the most potentially damaging to the retina) and direct antioxidant for the protection of photoreceptors against light-induced oxidative stress.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMacular protection and reduction of the risk of Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD):\u003c\/strong\u003e AMD is the leading cause of irreversible blindness in adults over 50 in developed countries, with macular pigment depletion being one of the most important modifiable risk factors. Large-scale longitudinal studies, including the AREDS2 (Age-Related Eye Disease Study 2) by the US National Eye Institute, document that supplementation with Lutein and Zeaxanthin significantly reduces the risk of progression from intermediate AMD to advanced AMD. The optical density of macular pigment (MPOD) is directly proportional to the intake of lutein and zeaxanthin, being an established biomarker of AMD risk. Supplementation with the doses of HSN's product (40 mg\/day of Lutein) covers and exceeds the doses tested in the main reference clinical studies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProtection against cataracts and lens opacification:\u003c\/strong\u003e In addition to their role in macular protection, lutein and zeaxanthin are present in the human lens, where they act as blue light filters and antioxidants to protect the lens against oxidative stress that promotes opacification (cataracts). Epidemiological studies document an inverse association between plasma levels of lutein\/zeaxanthin and the incidence of nuclear and posterior subcapsular cataracts, two of the most common types of cataracts in middle-aged and elderly adults.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlue light filter for digital protection and reduction of visual fatigue:\u003c\/strong\u003e The increasing exposure to blue light from computer screens, smartphones, and LED televisions represents a growing challenge for the eye health of adults of working age, who spend an average of 8 to 12 hours daily exposed to blue light from artificial sources. Lutein and zeaxanthin selectively absorb short-wavelength blue light (420 to 490 nm), acting as a natural optical filter that reduces the amount of blue light reaching the macular photoreceptors and the peripheral retina. Studies document that higher MPOD levels are associated with less eye discomfort, less photophobia, and better visual acuity in high-contrast conditions after blue light exposure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMicroencapsulation for carotenoid stability and bioavailability:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lutein and zeaxanthin are fat-soluble carotenoids with high susceptibility to oxidation, which rapidly degrades these molecules when exposed to oxygen, light, and heat. HSN protects its carotenoids with a microencapsulation system that encapsulates each carotenoid molecule in a protective matrix, preventing contact with oxygen and light during storage and gastrointestinal transit. This protection ensures the maximum stability of the carotenoids from manufacturing to intestinal absorption, maintaining the declared potency on the label until the end of the shelf life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTagetes erecta (marigold) extract: the most concentrated plant source of natural lutein:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tagetes erecta (marigold) flower extract, with a 38:1 concentration ratio and standardised to 20% lutein, is the plant source with the highest concentration of lutein commercially available for supplementation. The lutein and zeaxanthin extracted from Tagetes are the same molecules found in the human eye, with identical chemical structure and equal bioavailability. The plant origin of the extract makes the product suitable for vegan diets, unlike lutein and zeaxanthin sources derived from egg yolk (the other concentrated dietary source of these carotenoids), which are not suitable for vegans.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVitamin A for the maintenance of normal vision:\u003c\/strong\u003e Vitamin A (retinol\/retinyl acetate) included in the formula plays a complementary and distinct role from lutein and zeaxanthin in visual health. As recognised by the EFSA, Vitamin A has been shown to contribute to the maintenance of normal vision, being the precursor of 11-cis-retinal, the photosensitive molecule that constitutes the molecular basis of phototransduction in the rod cells of the retina, essential for scotopic vision (vision in low light conditions). The combination of Lutein + Zeaxanthin (protects the macula and cones of daytime vision) with Vitamin A (supports rhodopsin and rods of night vision) covers the two complementary visual systems of the human eye.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"text-text-100 mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold\"\u003eUsage\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRecommended dose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Take 2 vegetable capsules per day, preferably with a meal containing fat. Lutein and zeaxanthin are fat-soluble carotenoids whose intestinal absorption is significantly enhanced by the presence of dietary fat in the meal, which stimulates the secretion of bile and pancreatic lipase necessary for their incorporation into micelles and absorption by enterocytes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eConsistency and duration:\u003c\/strong\u003e The increase in macular pigment optical density (MPOD) with lutein supplementation requires continued use for at least 12 to 16 weeks for measurable results. Indefinite continued use is safe and recommended, especially for adults over 40, intensive screen users, and people with a family history of AMD.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"HSN","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52705356022107,"sku":null,"price":17.18,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1005\/0250\/3771\/files\/HSN-LUTEIN_ZEAXANTHIN_20mg-1mg.webp?v=1777500925","url":"https:\/\/brothers-club.com\/en\/products\/product_46658c6b-f24a-43b0-9201-3d2286c5ed90","provider":"Brother's Club","version":"1.0","type":"link"}