Approximately half a million Canadians are estimated to be living with significant vision loss that affects their quality of life. Although the most common cause of vision loss is age-related macular degeneration (AMD), a new generation of children and young adults are becoming more and more affected by the high volume of electronic usage in the form of computers, tablets and cell phones. In both circumstances, damage to the central portion of the retina, known as the macula, negatively affects visual acuity and can cause significant eye fatigue.
Fortunately, targeted carotenoids known as lutein, zeaxanthin and meso-zeaxanthin can protect the macula and eye health as a whole. These compounds are found in various parts of the macula, but lutein is most densely concentrated in the peripheral macula, meso-zeaxanthin in the central macula and zeaxanthin covering the areas in between. Their role is to help to protect the eye from harmful UV lights and they have been demonstrated to reduce the risk, progression and severity of AMD and other visual disturbances such as cataracts.
The problem is that these carotenoids cannot be made by the body and research has shown that almost 70% of adults do not consume the recommended amounts of vegetables, fruits and other carotenoid sources. This means that supplementation is required in a large proportion of the population.
Few supplements offer complete protection of the retinal tissue with the ideal 10:1:1 ratio of lutein, zeaxanthin and meso-zeaxanthin, respectively. This is the same ratio of carotenoids found in nature, and only this specific ratio has been shown to effectively filter out blue light that is emitted from electronic screens such as cell phones and computers.
Consequently, this 10:1:1 blend has been demonstrated to reduce eye strain and fatigue with prolonged blue light exposure from electronics and also improve visual performance markers such as contrast sensitivity, glare and processing speed. Perhaps most impressive, research has shown that this blend can significantly improve sleep quality and reduce headache frequency, when compared to placebo, in individuals exposed to prolonged screen time.
Bio-Lutein conveniently provides the evidence-based dosage and ratio of lutein, zeaxanthin and mesozeaxanthin in just one softgel per day. Moreover, Bio-Lutein is readily bioavailable, significantly increasing blood carotenoid levels in just 2 weeks and increasing macular pigment density in only 8 weeks. Lutein, zeaxanthin and mesozeaxanthin found in Bio-Lutein are sustainably sourced from marigold extract and each bottle delivers a two-month supply of 60 softgels.
| Ingredient |
Amount |
Lutein
(from Lutemax 2020TM flower, marigold extract, Tagetes erecta)* |
20mg |
| Zeaxanthin |
2mg |
| Meso-Zeaxanthin |
2mg |
Unit of Measure above: Each softgel
Non-Medicinal Ingredients: Natural tocopherols, safflower oil, sunflower oil, sunflower lecithin. Capsule: gelatin, glycerin, yellow beeswax, purified water.
Directions: Adults – Take 1 softgel per day or as directed by a healthcare professional.
Indications: Clinically proven to help improve macular pigment optical density, which helps protect the retina by filtering out damaging blue light. Helps to support eye health in conditions such as cataracts and age-related macular degeneration, and protect the eyes against oxidative damage. Helps improve contrast sensitivity, visual acuity, and glare recovery.
Warnings: Do not use if safety seal is broken. Consult a healthcare professional prior to use, especially if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
Known Adverse Reactions: Do not use if you are allergic to plants of the Asteraceae/Compositae/Daisy family.
Brand
Cyto Matix
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Products are developed using the highest grade possible raw materials with vegetable capsules while minimizing the use of excipients.
All products are manufactured in state-of-the-art, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP)-compliant Canadian facilities, meeting or exceeding pharmaceutical and Health Canada standards.
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All formulations are researched and designed by Naturopathic Doctors based on Health Canada-approved, evidence based science.
Products are fully licensed with approved Health Canada label claims.
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This department is responsible for the development of Standard Operating Procedures (SOP's). The main goal here is to ensure the integrity of the result of the finished product. All SOP's ensure compliance with GMP requirements. Other responsibilities include:
Editing of protocols and installation, operation and performance qualification implementation
Validation of HVAC, purified water and other systems
Validation of production of lab equipment
Validation of process including manufacturing/cleaning/sterilizing
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Quality Control is done throughout the manufacturing process to ensure that the finished product meets the pre-determined specifications for micro-biological and physiological criteria. Raw materials are specifically tested to ensure the highest level of quality.
The Validation Department
Working closely with the QA and QC departments, the Validation department ensures compliance with all regulations and industry standards. In particular, the main responsibilities of this department are:
Editing of protocols and installation, operation and performance qualification implementation
Validation of HVAC, purified water and other systems
Validation of production of lab equipment
Validation of process including manufacturing/cleaning/sterilizing
Cyto-Matrix Inc. is dedicated to sourcing the highest quality of raw materials available on the global market. It is the combination of high quality raw materials and strictly adhered to GMP practices, which make Cyto-Matrix products of a superior class in the natural health products market.
