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Independent Analysis of Eye Vitamin Potency


Eye Vitamins containing Lutein and Zeaxanthin are documented in numerous scientific studies to have functional benefits to the healthy function of the retina and macula.

Unlike prescription drugs, eye vitamins and other nutritional supplements are not directly regulated by the United States Food and Drug Administration. As a result, testing of eye vitamins is not under government scrutiny, and it is incumbent on the manufacturer or contracted laboratory to assure potency and purity.

Among eye vitamin ingredients, Lutein and Zeaxanthin are both essential and expensive.

The following results are independent laboratory analysis of Lutein and Zeaxanthin quantity performed on several eye vitamin formulations in November 2011.



RECOMMENDED EYE VITAMINS

Product Name Lot Number Percent of Claimed Lutein Percent of Claimed Zeaxanthin
TruNature Eye Care
204670 106.0% 100.0%
Macular Protect Complete 1105103 104.0% 120.0%
Preserve Mac Forte 9856411 113.8% 100.0%
VisiVite i-Defense Gold Formula
104416 102.7% 126.3%
Viteyes AREDS Advanced 0258C1 96.0% 131.4%


NOT RECOMMENDED

Product Name Lot Number Percent of Claimed Lutein Percent of Claimed Zeaxanthin
EVOA Eye Vitamins (capsules) N/A 0.3% 1.2%
OPTIM-EYES 1A038-0 102.0% 50.0%
Macucure 1102359 0.4% 4.0%
Macucure 1105416 0.0% 0.5%
EVOA Eye Vitamins (capsules) N/A 0.3% 1.2%
Viteyes AREDS 2 Formula 56002647 105.0% 59.7%
Dr. Grossman's Advanced Eye & Vision Support 110705 28.6% 40.0%


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