The only supplement that contains all 3 macular carotenoids: lutein, zeaxanthin and meso-zeaxanthin. MacuShield Original Chewable provides a MacuShield+ formulation with additional vitamin B2 which helps maintain normal vision.

Information and statements about products are not intended to be used to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease or health condition. MacuShield is a lutein (10mg), zeaxanthin (2mg) and meso-zeaxanthin (10mg) once-a-day food supplement which combines all three macular carotenoids in a formula developed in collaboration with leading eye experts. Food Supplements are intended to supplement the diet and should not be substituted for a varied diet or healthy lifestyle. This product is best for those who don’t like taking tablets or have difficulty swallowing so the chewable alternative is best!

Meso-zeaxanthin is made in the retina from lutein, however it is thought that some people are unable to do this. Pack - Macushield Gold 30-day pack (90 capsules) contains added vitamins and minerals to help with general eye health and vision as well as the macular benefits from the original Macushield formula.

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As another reviewer said don't expect them to work overnight and be sure to take them every day when you start as their effect builds and missing a day or two will really put you back at the beginning. I've only just started taking Macushield so can't comment on how effective they are but they were recommended by my consultant optician at the hospital so I'm hoping that they help with my macular degeneration. While every care has been taken to ensure this information is always as accurate as possible, food products are regularly improved and nutrition content may occasionally change. The content remains the same as the original and contains lutein (10 mg), zeaxanthin (2 mg) and meso-zeaxanthin (10 mg) in a once-a-day, easy to take, food supplement.Ingredients: Bulking Agent: Sunflower Seed Oil, Capsule Shell (gelling agent: Bovine Gelatin, Humectant: Glycerol, Colour: red iron oxide E172) Marigold Extract (of which 15% is combined Lutein, Meso-Zeaxanthin, Di-Alpha-Tocopherol), thickener, beeswax yellow. MacuShield Gold combines these three macular carotenoids in a formula containing meso-zeaxanthin, zinc to help maintain normal vision, copper, vitamin C, and vitamin E, which contributes to the protection of cells from oxidative stress. Meso-zeaxanthin is naturally occurring in the human food chain, found in several species of fish to date.