Eye Health
Between screens, sunshine and birthdays, eyes work hard — and this shelf is where shoppers come to give them some nutritional backup. The selection centres on lutein and zeaxanthin, two carotenoids naturally concentrated in the eye, along with complete vision formulas from brands like New Roots, Natural Factors and AOR. Most options come as softgels or veggie capsules, so there's a format to suit almost any routine.
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Lutein and zeaxanthin are the names to know. These plant pigments are found in colourful vegetables and are naturally present in the macula of the eye; as supplements, they act as a source of antioxidants for the maintenance of good health. Natural Factors pairs 20 mg of lutein with 3.5 mg of zeaxanthin in a softgel, available in two bottle sizes — a simple, single-purpose pick if you want just the carotenoids and nothing else.
Complete formulas take the all-in-one approach instead, combining carotenoids with supporting vitamins, minerals and botanicals in a single capsule. New Roots' Forsight comes in 30- and 60-capsule bottles, Natural Factors' Eye Factors offers 90 softgels, and AOR's Vision Support rounds out the lineup. These suit shoppers who'd rather take one comprehensive product than assemble several bottles' worth of separate ingredients on their own.
Choosing comes down to two questions: single ingredient or full formula, and softgel or veggie capsule — softgels often carry the fat-soluble carotenoids in an oil base, while veggie capsules suit those avoiding gelatin (check the manufacturer's label either way). Read the NPN directions on the back panel, and if you're unsure where to start, the Greenbrook team is happy to walk the shelf with you.
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