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I take a Lutein supplement nearly everyday for eye health and avoiding age-related eye conditions such as macular degeneration. Currently I'm using Natural Factors 20mg softgels (FloraGLO). Here's a short article fron Energy Times about computer use and Lutein.

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Lutein May Help Eyes
Cope with Computer Use

APRIL 2009 - All you squinting, blinking computer users, take heart. Lutein, a nutrient used to reduce risk of an age-related eye disorder, may help people of all ages who log a lot of screen time.

Scientists from Peking University assigned 37 volunteers between the ages of 22 and 30 to either one of two lutein groups (6 and 12 mg a day) or a placebo (lookalike) group for 12 weeks. �Visual function in healthy subjects who receive the lutein supplement improved, especially in contrast sensitivity, suggesting that a higher intake of lutein may have beneficial effects on visual performance,� wrote the researchers in the 2/19/09 online edition of British Journal of Nutrition.

Lutein, a carotenoid found in green leafy vegetables and egg yolks, is concentrated in the retina at the back of the eye and particularly in a spot called the macula responsible for sharp central vision. Along with its sister compound zeaxanthin, lutein is thought to provide protection against cell-damaging molecules called free radicals that occur when the retina is exposed to sunlight.

The rich supply of lutein in the macula has led many scientists to believe that this nutrient may help lower the risk of age-related macular degeneration (ARMD), a disorder which causes loss of central vision. ARMD is the leading cause of blindness in Americans age 65 and older.
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I was reading about lutein recently and found it interesting that it has other benefits besides protecting the eye:

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Research Overview
Research on lutein shows the following effects:
1. Those with poor recover following stroke have lower lutein levels that those who remained stable
2. Low lutein is a risk factor in coronary heart disease
3. Decreases systolic and diastolic blood pressure
4. Those with Alzheimer�s disease have low lutein
5. May help prevent colorectal tumor development
6. Protects from UV damage
7. Incidence of age-related macular degeneration is higher in those with low lutein
8. Improves visual acuity and glare sensitivity
9. Reduces risk of cataracts
10. Protects normal cells from apoptosis from chemotherapy
11. Reduces risk of osteoarthritis
12. Reduces risk of ovarian cancer
13. Reduces risk of endometrial cancer
14. May improve respiratory health


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Thanks u&iraok, good information! It's also good for skin health.

Skin Health Benefits of Lutein/Zeaxanthin
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