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Lutein (from Latin lutea meaning "yellow") is one of over 600 known naturally occurring carotenoids. Found in green leafy vegetables such as spinach and kale, lutein is employed by organisms as an antioxidant and for blue light absorption. Lutein was found to be present in a concentrated area of the macula, a small are... more at Wikipedia
Treatment Success Rate
| Top 5 Communities | ||
| Condition | Members | Success |
| Macular Degeneration | 15 |
87% |
| Other Eye Problems | 5 |
60% |
| Male Breast Cancer | 1 |
100% |
Overall, 81% (21
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I have just been sent to a retinal specialist by my Optomotrist. My mother had Macular Degeneration. I am showing signs of early stage, wet Macular Degeneration. I have taken "Ocuvite" for several years. I just found out about the dangers for ex-smokers who take Lutein. I wonder if they are the same for Lucentis.
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EYE FLOATERS
Why arn't you taking the Avastin shots. I take 18mg of Lutein a day along with I-caps. [More] -
mac degeneration
oh well i might have that, they arent sure yet. Have you been diagnosed with it? I havent noticed anything like that with me yet. I really dont have... [More] -
Vision problems/Derelization
Very high, not to exaggerate. Things are getting better. One infection at a time. Just today I purchased some supplements, Lutein and Bilberry. Going ... [More] -
Metformin & Shots
The shots are the serono pen, gonal-f hcg & lutein (if i'm saying that right)... well they're ridiculously HIGH... Good 2 know you didn't have to... [More] -
OPTIC NEURITIS
I had a problem for about six months with one of my eyes..dark area in the middle of my sight. I read somewhere that lutein was beneficial to eyesight... [More]
