Eye on Macular Carotenoids: Diet and Supplementation
Summary
- Discover why lutein, zeaxanthin, and meso-zeaxanthin are the only carotenoids that naturally accumulate in the macula, acting as built-in “blue-light filters” that protect your retina from oxidative stress, aging, and digital eye strain.
- Understand how these nutrients support not only vision but also cognitive performance—improving memory, processing speed, and concentration—thanks to their preferential accumulation in the hippocampus and frontal cortex.
- Learn how to bridge the nutritional gap through food and supplementation, including why most people (especially children) aren’t getting enough carotenoids, how AREDS2 informs dosing, and why research-backed ingredients like Lutemax 2020 provide all three key macular carotenoids.
