MACUSHIELD

Macushield Capsules has 3 dietary compounds; lutein, zeaxanthin and meso-zeaxanthin, collectively known as the macular pigments. Macular pigment is yellow in colour and therefore absorbs damaging blue light.

Lutein and zeaxanthin are dietary carotenoids that filter damaging high-energy blue wavelength light from the visible-light spectrum by as much as 90%. Lutein and zeaxanthin are also antioxidants and therefore protect the eyes against the damage caused by free radicals.

Meso-zeaxanthin is the 3rd component of the macular pigment and can only be found at the centre where vision is sharpest. Meso-zeaxanthin is the result of the conversion of lutein to Meso-zeaxanthin in the macula. Meso-zeaxanthin is not found in a typical diet. Meso-zeaxanthin is recognised as a more powerful neutraliser of free radicals than either lutein or zeaxanthin.

Supplementation with Meso-zeaxanthin will ensure that this component of macular pigment accumulates at the target tissue (i.e. the central macula) in a way that is not dependent on an enzyme to convert lutein to Meso-zeaxanthin. Indeed, such an enzyme may be lacking in some individuals.