Eye health

Blackmores Macu-Vision® Plus is a vitamin, mineral and antioxidant formula to help maintain macula eye health, eye retina health and maintain healthy eye function.

Blackmores Macu-Vision® Plus contains antioxidants lutein and zeaxanthin that help reduce free radical damage to body cells, maintains eye health in aging individuals and supports general health and wellbeing.

Ascorbic acid (vitamin C): 250 mg

Ascorbic acid (vitamin C) is a water-soluble antioxidant nutrient involved in many biological processes in the body. Vitamin C is found in a number of fruits and vegetables, great sources are capsicums, blackcurrants, oranges and strawberries.

d-alpha tocopheryl acid succinate (vitamin E 200 IU): 165 mg

Vitamin E is a fat-soluble nutrient that exists in 8 different isomers (forms) of vitamin E alpha-, beta-, gamma-, and delta-tocopherol; and alpha-, beta-, gamma-, and delta-tocotrienol. It's main action is as an antioxidant which is responsible for many of it's functions in the body. Vitamin E is found in cold-pressed vegetable oils, nuts and seeds.

Zinc oxide (zinc 40 mg): 49.6 mg

Zinc is an essential trace element that plays a role in every living cell in the body. There are also around 300 enzymes that need zinc for healthy function. Zinc containing foods include meat, eggs, seafood- especially oysters, whole grains and seeds.

Cupric oxide (copper 1 mg): 1.25 mg

Copper is a mineral involved in a number of functions in the body including haemoglobin production and the utilisation of glucose and iron. Food sources of copper include oysters, other shellfish and legumes.

Lutein: 5 mg

Lutein is a carotenoid nutrient that belongs to xanthophylls family. Xanthophylls are a group of plant pigments responsible for many of the bright coloured fruits and vegetables. Lutein is found in dark green leafy vegetables like spinach and kale.

Zeaxanthin: 1 mg

Zeaxanthin is a carotenoid nutrient that belongs to xanthophylls family and is closely related to lutein. Xanthophylls are a group of plant pigments responsible for many of the bright coloured fruits and vegetables. Zeaxanthin is found in sweet corn, persimmons, orange capsicums and oranges.

Dosage

Adults – Take 1 tablet once a day or as professionally prescribed. Take with food

• Always read the label
• Follow the directions for use
• Supplements may only be of assistance if dietary intake is inadequate
• Contains soya bean products
• WARNING: Contains zinc, which may be dangerous if taken in large amounts or for a long period of time
• If you are pregnant or breastfeeding talk to your health professional before use
• Some products should be ceased at least two weeks before any elective surgery, please confirm with your health professional

Blackmores Vitamin A 5000 maintains healthy vision and assists night vision.

Retinyl palmitate (vitamin A 5000 IU): (1.5 mg retinol equivalents) 2.75 mg

Vitamin A is a fat-souble antioxidant required for a large number of biological processes. Vitamin A is found in red meat, eggs and dairy products.

Dosage

Adults – Take 1 capsule once a day or as professionally prescribed. Take with food

• Always read the label
• Follow the directions for use
• Supplements may only be of assistance if dietary intake is inadequate
• Contains soya bean products
• Contains sulfites
• The recommended adult daily amount of vitamin A from all sources is 700 microgram retinol equivalents for women and 900 microgram retinol equivalents for men
• If you are pregnant, or considering becoming pregnant, do not take vitamin A supplements without consulting your doctor or pharmacist
• WARNING: When taken in excess of 3000 microgram retinol equivalents vitamin A can cause birth defects
• If you have any pre-existing conditions or are on any medications always talk to your healthcare professional before use
• Some products should be ceased at least two weeks before any elective surgery, please confirm with your health professional