Taking Lutein Vitamins Safely
Lutein Vitamins have been found to be one of the most helpful supplements in natural treatment of macular degeneration eye symptoms. We now know the carotenoids Lutein and Zeaxanthin play a special part in protecting the macula. But what do you need to know about taking lutein vitamins safely?
Did you see the video "Lutein Vitamins - Nature’s Sunglasses"? Dr Robert Abel, opthamologist, was interviewed about using lutein, and asked how safe it is if you also take medications. It’s an important question. Some medications and vitamin supplements may not mix.
Here are the main points that emerged:
* Lutein vitamins have been intensively studied and tested
* No adverse reactions have been found in people taking both lutein and medications, throughout the studies
* No allergies were noted, nor toxicity with high doses; there appear to be no safety issues in taking lutein while on medication
* It seems lutein is totally safe to take up to 30 mg a day
* Usual daily level taken as supplement is 6 - 10 mg; occasionally more if indicated
* If you took a very large amount, like 100 mg, it might compete with other carotenoids on the same absorption pathway
* People tend to be deficient in lutein, as we don’t get enough - so we need it
* It’s best to take lutein vitamins with food or at mealtimes. Lutein is fat-soluble so it needs a little milk, meat etc to be absorbed
* Your pharmacist can tell you the side-effects of any medications you’re taking
* Many medications are photo-sensitizers, that is they increase light sensitivity. So the risk of sunlight causing damage to your eyes may be increased. You need to know if you’re taking one of these medications
* Take lutein vitamins to counter the effects of photo-sensitivity, especially if you do take one of the above medications. And wear sunglasses
* Lutein vitamins provide natural sunblock. They are Nature’s sunglasses!
Make sure your eye health supplement contains Zeaxanthin and Lutein vitamins.
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