{"product_id":"macushield-90-capsules","title":"MacuShield+ (90 Days)","description":"\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMORE ABOUT \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.eyelounge.co.uk\/pages\/how-do-subscriptions-work\"\u003eSUBSCRIBE \u0026amp; SAVE\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVisit our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.eyelounge.co.uk\/pages\/macushield-side-effects-ingredients-and-more-everything-you-need-to-know\" title=\"MacuShield\"\u003eMacuShield information page\u003c\/a\u003e featuring customer reviews, scientific studies, videos and much more.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMacuShield+ 90 Capsules - Description\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDerived from the botanical extracts of the marigold flower, MacuShields’ break-through formula has been scientifically proven to protect your eyes from the onset of sight-threatening conditions such as macular degeneration. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe MacuShield+ formula, backed by the worlds’ leading eye care experts, takes three naturally found carotenoids; lutein, zeaxanthin and meso-zeaxanthin and puts them into one easy-to-take food capsule.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThese three nutrients play the essential role of protecting the macula from free radicals and improving our sensitivity to blue light. By strengthening the macula, MacuShield+ slows down the progression of age-related macular degeneration.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeatures\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSlows down the progression of sight-threatening macular degeneration eye disease\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEasy-to-take food capsules\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProtects the macula from damage with naturally found body nutrients\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eImproves overall vision and eye health\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow To Take MacuShield+ Capsules\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSimply take just one capsule per day. Best used before or after a meal.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIngredients And Nutritional Information\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMacuShields’ core ingredients include carotenoids: \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLutein (10mg)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eZeaxanthin (2mg)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMeso-zeaxanthin (10mg)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVitamin B2\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOther ingredients include:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSunflower Seed Oil\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCapsule Shell (Gelatine, Glycerol, Beeswax)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMarigold Extract\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBeeswax\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/AHXL_T2-Q-A\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003ciframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/7rNHbdC_5eI\" height=\"315\" width=\"560\" allowfullscreen=\"\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" frameborder=\"0\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 id=\"useful-definitions\"\u003eUseful Definitions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCarotenoids\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e– Carotenoids are naturally occurring plant pigments found in nature. Over 700 carotenoids have been identified to date, which include the carotenoids lutein, zeaxanthin and\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003emeso-\u003c\/em\u003ezeaxanthin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLutein\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e– A natural carotenoid entirely of dietary origin, which accumulates at the macula at the back of the eye. Lutein is most commonly found in dark green, leafy vegetables such as spinach, kale or peas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMacula\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e– It is the central and most sensitive part of the retina. The carotenoids luten, zeaxanthin and \u003cem\u003emeso-\u003c\/em\u003ezeaxanthin can be found at the macula.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMacular Pigment\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e– The dietary carotenoids lutein, zeaxanthin and\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003emeso-\u003c\/em\u003ezeaxanthin accumulate at the macula where they are collectively known as macular pigment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eMeso-\u003c\/em\u003ezeaxanthin\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e–\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eMeso-\u003c\/em\u003ezeaxanthin is the most central carotenoid found at the epicentre of the macula.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eMeso-\u003c\/em\u003ezeaxanthin is naturally occurring in the human food chain, found in several species of fish to date.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOxidative Stress\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e– Oxidative stress refers to damage by reactive, unstable molecules. These molecules, which include free radicals, are produced naturally in the body through oxygen metabolism.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRetina\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e– The retina is the light-sensitive layer of tissue at the back of the inner eye. It acts like the film in a camera; images come through the eyes’ lens and are focused on the retina. The retina then converts these images to electric signals and sends them via the optic nerve to the brain.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eZeaxanthin\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e– A natural carotenoid entirely of dietary origin, which accumulates at the macula at the back of the eye. Zeaxanthin is commonly found in brightly coloured fruit and vegetables such as peppers and sweetcorn.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-title=\"FAQs\" id=\"faq\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs MacuShield\u003csup\u003e®\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eavailable in a vegetarian capsule?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMacuShield+\u003csup\u003e®\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eFormula is available in a vegetarian capsule available from most stockists. It is Vegetarian Society approved for the UK. However, the Gold version is not currently available in a vegetarian option.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe have now launched MacuShield\u003csup\u003e®\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eOriginal Chewable. A MacuShield\u003csup\u003e®\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eproduct in bilberry flavoured chewable tablet which is vegan\/vegetarian friendly.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan we ship Macushield outside the UK?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes.  You will be charged at the checkout once you have specified the country you would like us to ship to.   Additional import charges may be applied by customs and excise in the receiving country.  \u003cbr\u003eCommodity information for 2106909855 - \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.trade-tariff.service.gov.uk\/commodities\/2106909855#export\"\u003eClick\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCan MacuShield+\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003csup\u003e®\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eand MacuShield\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003csup\u003e®\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGold\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003csup\u003e \u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ebe taken by diabetics?\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, MacuShield+\u003csup\u003e®\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eand MacuShield\u003csup\u003e®\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eGold do not contain any sucrose (sugar) and may be taken by diabetics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow are the ingredients in MacuShield\u003csup\u003e®\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eproducts sourced?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe three carotenoids in all MacuShield\u003csup\u003e®\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eproducts are a derivative of the marigold flower Tagetes erecta, sourced and grown specifically for the production of lutein, zeaxanthin and m\u003cem\u003eeso-\u003c\/em\u003ezeaxanthin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAre there dietary sources of macular carotenoids?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe macular pigment develops solely from our diet. An average western diet contains approximately 1.3-3mg of these carotenoids each day. The best natural food sources of lutein and zeaxanthin are dark green leafy vegetables and other brightly coloured fruits and vegetables.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMacuShield\u003csup\u003e®\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eproducts are nutritional supplements and should not replace a balanced diet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eI am a smoker\/ex-smoker can I take MacuShield+\u003csup\u003e®\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, you can take MacuShield+\u003csup\u003e®\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eif you are a smoker \/ ex-smoker as it does not contain beta-carotene.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat are the differences between MacuShield\u003csup\u003e®\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eGold and MacuShield+\u003csup\u003e®\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMacuShield+\u003csup\u003e®\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eand MacuShield\u003csup\u003e®\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eGold both contain the three macular carotenoids. However, the MacuShield\u003csup\u003e®\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eGold capsules also contain a blend of high dose Vitamin C, Vitamin E, Zinc and Copper. We also offer a MacuShield\u003csup\u003e®\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eOriginal Chewable which provides a MacuShield\u003csup\u003e®\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eOriginal Formula with added vitamin B2.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eMeso\u003c\/em\u003e-zeaxanthin?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eMeso-\u003c\/em\u003ezeaxanthin is one of the three macular carotenoids. 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