About Zeaxanthin

Zeaxanthin is a powerful antioxidant and protects against harmful blue light!

Zeaxanthin is a naturally occurring carotenoid, which gives corn its yellow color. It is also found in dark green, red and yellow vegetables and fruits such as squashs, peas, cabbages, peppers, oranges, kiwis and grapes. Zeaxanthin, like all carotenoids, cannot be made by the body. High quantities of it can be obtained from dietary supplements or fortified foods.

Research has revealed that one important function of zeaxanthin is its ability to act as an antioxidant. An antioxidant is a molecule that protects against damaging free radicals resulting from normal reactions in the body as well as coming from the environment, for example, cigarette smoke and air pollution. Another crucial function of zeaxanthin is its ability to absorb the harmful blue light in sunlight, thus preventing it from damaging your eyes. Since zeaxanthin lies within the blue spectrum of visible light, it appears yellow, which is the complementary color of blue.

These two important functions of zeaxanthin - as an antioxidant and as a filter of harmful blue light - give us clues as to how OPTISHARP™ (zeaxanthin) might benefit the health of your eyes. These functions of OPTISHARP™ are enhanced and complemented by taking lutein at the same time.

Scientific evidence suggests that OPTISHARP™ (zeaxanthin) promotes good eye health and may help reduce your risk of getting age-related macular degeneration (AMD) and cataracts, two leading causes of blindness in the world.