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Orthoplex Eye Rite
Excipients
Calcium hydrogen phosphate,
croscarmellose sodium, colloidal silica anhydrous, crospovidone XL, kollidon
VA64, magnesium stearate, microcrystalline cellulose, hypromellose, Macrogol 400
Dosage
1 tablet of Orthoplex Eye Rite per day, or as prescribed.
Formulations
Vitamin A 2500IU
Vaccinium myrtillus 800mg
Equiv. bilberry fruit dry 4g
Equiv. Anthocyanocides 20mg
R,S- alpha lipoic acid 20mg
Lutein 6mg
Zeaxanthin 3mg
Indications
- May help maintain healthy eyes
- Orthoplex Eye Rite supports healthy eye function
Interactions
N/A.
Contraindications
The recommended adult daily amount of vitamin A from all sources is 2500IU
Eye Health
Macular degeneration and cataracts are the most common causes of visual
disability in the elderly. Several predisposing factors have been identified in
the genesis of this disease. However, much emphasis is being given to the
oxidative free radical model in the development of this ageing manifestation.
Antioxidant enzymes (e.g. catalase and superoxide dismutase) and antioxidants
(such as vitamin A and lipoic acid) have been found to protect the lens and
retinal cell membrane from oxidative stress as reflected by the prevention of
the Na+ K+ATPase dependent pump deterioration due to oxyradical-dependent
oxidations of its proteins and lipids. Vitamin A is particularly important for
eye health and deficiency of this vitamin may lead to night blindness, dry eyes
and other eye conditions. [1]
Lutein and zeaxanthin are concentrated at the macula, where they are
collectively known as macular pigment and where they are believed to play a
major role in protecting retinal tissues against oxidative stress.
Glaucoma
Lipoic acid
The antioxidant activity of lipoic acid may be involved in its role in
therapy for glaucoma. Clinical trials on glaucoma patients receiving lipoic acid
have shown improvements in biochemical parameters and visual function.[1]
Glutathione deficiency is suspected to play a role and lipoic acid may help to
regenerate glutathione activity.
Macular Degeneration
Bilberry
Vaccinium myrtillus is a rich source of polyphenolics, anthocyanosides,
tannins, flavonoids, quercetin-3 glucuronide, hyperoside and chlorogenic acid.
These active components of bilberry have been shown to offer potent connective
tissue stabilization, decreased capillary fragility and antioxidant effects.[5,
6] The extract of this herb has been shown to have anti-inflammatory and
antioxidant activity. Animal and human studies suggest that bilberry may be
useful in the prevention of age related macular degeneration.[7, 8]
Lutein and Zeaxanthin
Studies indicate that these two carotenoids, in particular lutein, at doses
of 10 - 15mg per day, may increase macular pigment optimal density and improve
visual acuity and other parameters of visual function, in patients with age
related macular degeneration.[9-12]
Cataracts
Lipoic acid
Lipoic acid maintains glutathione status in the eye as well as acting as a
metabolic antioxidant. The potent antioxidant effects of lipoic acid in both its
oxidized form (LA) and reduced form, dihydrolipoic acid (DHLA) is the property
which undoubtedly is responsible for much of its protective effect in diabetic
cataracts.[2]
Lutein and Zeaxanthin
Epidemiological studies suggest that consumption of vegetables rich in
lutein and zeaxanthin reduces the risk of the development of cataracts.[3]
Furthermore, a 2 year
double blind, placebo controlled pilot study indicates that supplementation with
lutein (15mg per day) improves visual function (visual acuity and glare
sensitivity) in patients with age related cataracts.[4
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