{"id":9191,"date":"2024-04-01T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2024-04-01T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.botanicchoice.com\/blog\/?p=9191"},"modified":"2024-04-02T18:16:27","modified_gmt":"2024-04-02T18:16:27","slug":"see-the-difference-lutein-can-make","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.botanicchoice.com\/blog\/health-and-wellness\/see-the-difference-lutein-can-make\/","title":{"rendered":"\u201cSee\u201d the Difference Lutein Can Make"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<ul class=\"wp-block-social-links is-style-logos-only is-layout-flex wp-block-social-links-is-layout-flex\"><li class=\"wp-social-link wp-social-link-facebook  wp-block-social-link\"><a rel=\"noopener nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/BotanicChoice\" class=\"wp-block-social-link-anchor\"><svg width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.1\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M12 2C6.5 2 2 6.5 2 12c0 5 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class=\"wp-social-link wp-social-link-tiktok  wp-block-social-link\"><a rel=\"noopener nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/@botanicchoice\" class=\"wp-block-social-link-anchor\"><svg width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewBox=\"0 0 32 32\" version=\"1.1\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M16.708 0.027c1.745-0.027 3.48-0.011 5.213-0.027 0.105 2.041 0.839 4.12 2.333 5.563 1.491 1.479 3.6 2.156 5.652 2.385v5.369c-1.923-0.063-3.855-0.463-5.6-1.291-0.76-0.344-1.468-0.787-2.161-1.24-0.009 3.896 0.016 7.787-0.025 11.667-0.104 1.864-0.719 3.719-1.803 5.255-1.744 2.557-4.771 4.224-7.88 4.276-1.907 0.109-3.812-0.411-5.437-1.369-2.693-1.588-4.588-4.495-4.864-7.615-0.032-0.667-0.043-1.333-0.016-1.984 0.24-2.537 1.495-4.964 3.443-6.615 2.208-1.923 5.301-2.839 8.197-2.297 0.027 1.975-0.052 3.948-0.052 5.923-1.323-0.428-2.869-0.308-4.025 0.495-0.844 0.547-1.485 1.385-1.819 2.333-0.276 0.676-0.197 1.427-0.181 2.145 0.317 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But first let\u2019s take a look at why you need lutein in the first place.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-medium\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\"   src=\"https:\/\/www.botanicchoice.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/AdobeStock_654081317-300x200.jpeg\" alt=\"lutein model\" class=\"wp-image-9193\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.botanicchoice.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/AdobeStock_654081317-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.botanicchoice.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/AdobeStock_654081317-1024x683.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.botanicchoice.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/AdobeStock_654081317-768x512.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.botanicchoice.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/AdobeStock_654081317-1536x1024.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/www.botanicchoice.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/AdobeStock_654081317-2048x1365.jpeg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What is lutein?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s a natural antioxidant that helps maintain healthy eyes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Why is it important?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Lutein provides nutritional support to your eyes (and skin too) \u2013 the only organs directly exposed to the environment. Not only does lutein act as an antioxidant to neutralize free radicals, it also filters high-energy blue light, which is thought to induce oxidative stress on your eyes. Lutein is highly concentrated in the macular region of the retina. When<a href=\"https:\/\/www.healthline.com\/nutrition\/lutein-and-zeaxanthin\" class=\"rank-math-link\"> lutein is combined with zeaxanthin<\/a>, it can significantly reduce blue light damage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Can my body produce lutein?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>No. You must eat<a href=\"https:\/\/www.verywellfit.com\/learn-about-lutein-2505909\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\" foods containing lutein (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"rank-math-link\"> foods containing lutein<\/a> like dark green leafy vegetables \u2013 spinach and kale \u2013 and it\u2019s also found in eggs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>How much lutein do I need?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-medium\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\"   src=\"https:\/\/www.botanicchoice.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/AdobeStock_243989700-300x200.jpeg\" alt=\"leafy greens provide lutein\" class=\"wp-image-9192\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.botanicchoice.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/AdobeStock_243989700-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.botanicchoice.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/AdobeStock_243989700-1024x683.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.botanicchoice.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/AdobeStock_243989700-768x512.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.botanicchoice.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/AdobeStock_243989700-1536x1024.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/www.botanicchoice.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/AdobeStock_243989700-2048x1365.jpeg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Studies show that 10 mg. is effective for visual function, including glare recovery, contrast and clarity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What else can I do to protect my vision?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Eat a balanced, nutritious diet<\/li><li>Wear sunglasses even when it\u2019s cloudy<\/li><li>Wear a hat when it\u2019s sunny<\/li><li>Do not smoke<\/li><li>Watch your weight<\/li><li>&nbsp;Limit alcohol consumption<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Botanic Choice Lutein Supplements<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Botanic Choice offers several lutein supplements including 20 mg. Lutein, Lutein with Vitamins A and D, 40 mg. Natural Lutein, Liquid Lutein and Opti Gold formulas that deliver 15 \u2013 20 mg. of lutein along with other vision-supporting nutrients.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When it comes to Botanic Choice Lutein Supplements, we\u2019ve got you covered!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.botanicchoice.com\/lutein\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Shop Lutein<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In This Healthy Insight: What is Lutein Why is Lutein Important Your Body and Lutein Vision Protection Lutein Supplements<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":12,"featured_media":9194,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[17],"tags":[18],"class_list":["post-9191","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-health-and-wellness","tag-vision"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.botanicchoice.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/9191"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.botanicchoice.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.botanicchoice.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.botanicchoice.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/12"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.botanicchoice.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=9191"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/www.botanicchoice.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/9191\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":9208,"href":"https:\/\/www.botanicchoice.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/9191\/revisions\/9208"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.botanicchoice.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/9194"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.botanicchoice.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=9191"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.botanicchoice.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=9191"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.botanicchoice.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=9191"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}