{"product_id":"macushield-gold","title":"MacuShield Gold (30 Days)","description":"\u003ch4\u003eImportant Update about Prices\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou will notice a marginal adjustment in our prices. We want to assure you that these changes are reflective of market conditions, and we remain committed to providing competitive prices while upholding the excellent service that sets us apart from larger retailers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\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 Gold - Product Description\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMacuShield Gold builds on the original break-through formula of the MacuShield capsules, adding more vitamins and nutrients found to further protect your eyes from serious conditions that threaten your vision. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMacuShield\u003c\/span\u003e\u003csup\u003e®\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Gold combines these three macular carotenoids in a formula containing meso-zeaxanthin, zinc to help maintain normal vision, copper, vitamin C and vitamin E, which contributes to the protection of cells from oxidative stress.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThese essential body nutrients help to perform crucial roles in protecting your eye cells from damage caused by macular degeneration.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMacuShield Gold pack of 90 capsules puts these nutrients into an all-in-one, easy to take food capsule which helps relieve you from the trouble of sourcing this from your diet. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBacked by the world’s leading eye care experts, this formula can help protect your eye sight by reducing the risk of developing macular degeneration whilst even slowing down its progression if it has already started to advance. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeatures\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProtects you from sight loss caused by macular degeneration\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUK's number one recommended supplement for macular degeneration\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\u003eThe enhanced formula improves your overall vision\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow To Take MacuShield Gold\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMacuShield Gold should be taken three times a day. We recommend taking these alongside a meal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIngredients And Nutritional Information\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLutein (10mg)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMeso-zeaxanthin (10mg)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eZeaxanthin (2mg)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eZinc (25mg)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCopper (2mg)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVitamin C (500mg)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVitamin E (268mg) \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ctable width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNutritional Information Comparison\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003ca title=\"https:\/\/www.eyelounge.co.uk\/products\/macushield-gold\" href=\"https:\/\/www.eyelounge.co.uk\/products\/macushield-gold\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMacushield Gold (3 capsules per day) (daily dose)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003ca title=\"macushield-90-capsules\" href=\"https:\/\/www.eyelounge.co.uk\/products\/macushield-90-capsules\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMacushield (1 capsule  per day)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLutein (10mg)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLutein (10mg)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eZeaxanthin (2mg)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eZeaxanthin (2mg)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMeso-zeaxanthin (10mg)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMeso-zeaxanthin (10mg)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eZinc (25mg)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCopper (2mg)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVitamin C (500mg)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVitamin E (268mg) \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eComplete Ingredients List\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eL-Ascorbic Acid,capsule shell (gelling agent: bovine gelatin, humectant: glycerol, colours: red iron oxide E172, titanium dioxide E171), d-alpha tocopherol, bulking agent: sunflower seed oil, marigold extract (lutein, meso-zeaxanthin, zeaxanthin), zinc sulphate monohydrate, thickener: silicon dioxide, emulsifier: sunflower lecithin, copper sulphate anhydrous.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003eVitamin E is an Anticoagulant.   Pregnant or lactating women, or those taking medication for blood thinning should consult a doctor or pharmacist before using this product. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" 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 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\/em\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\u003eOriginal Formula 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\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 -\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.trade-tariff.service.gov.uk\/commodities\/2106909855#export\"\u003eClick\u003c\/a\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\u003eOriginal and 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\u003eOriginal and 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\u003eOriginal?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, you can take MacuShield\u003csup\u003e®\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eOriginal if 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\u003eOriginal?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMacuShield\u003csup\u003e®\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eOriginal and 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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