{"product_id":"macushield-omega-lmz3-30-days","title":"Macushield + Omega LMZ3 (30 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 title=\"MacuShield\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0435\/4254\/4535\/files\/4668_Macushield_ConsumerLeafletUpdate_V3_AW.pdf?v=1716981414\"\u003eMacuShield information page\u003c\/a\u003e featuring customer reviews, scientific studies, videos and much more.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMacushield+ Omega LMZ3 is suitable for vegetarians.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is Omega 3?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOmega 3 is a family of nutrients, also known as fatty acids, found in lots of foods. There are three main types: alpha-linolenic acid (ALA), eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA), and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA). Getting 250mg of DHA into your diet a day is proven to help you maintain normal vision.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow does DHA support normal vision?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDHA is found in high concentrations in the retina. For good reason too, as it helps the cells in the retina function optimally.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe retina is a specialised part of the inner eye. It’s important because the retina’s light-sensitive cells, called photoreceptors, convert light into electric signals, which are sent via the optic nerve to the brain and become the images that we see. These cells have a high concentration of DHA.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe retina needs a constant supply of DHA to function normally. Because the body can only make small amounts of DHA, diets rich in Omega 3 can help to maintain normal vision.\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is MacuShield Original+ Omega3?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLook out for what you love with MacuShield Original+ Omega 3. A food supplement for eye health* which combines all three macular carotenoids – lutein, meso-zeaxanthin and zeaxanthin, with Omega 3 and vitamin B2.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur formulation contains DHA, the type of Omega 3 fatty acid which is scientifically proven to help maintain normal vision*. Including 250mg of DHA in your daily diet is enough to gain the benefit for your eye health – and is found in just one of our softgel capsules.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePerfect for vegetarians, our Omega 3 comes from algal oil, a sustainable plant-based alternative to fish oil. No fishy aftertaste or marine impact, just a simple choice for you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e30 Day pack\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNutritional Information:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMeso-Zeaxanthin: 10mg\u003cbr\u003eLutein: 10mg\u003cbr\u003eZeaxanthin: 2mg\u003cbr\u003eTotal Omega 3 from algal oil: 357mg\u003cbr\u003eDocosahexaenoic acid (DHA) from algal oil: 250mg\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cspan mce-data-marked=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIngredients:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIngredients: Oil from microalgae Schizochytrium sp, capsule shell {humectant [glycerol (E 422)], modified corn starch, gelling agent [carrageenan (E 407)], colour [iron oxides and hydroxides (E 172)]}, marigold extract (of which 15% is combined lutein, meso-zeaxanthin and zeaxanthin, sunflower oil), emulsifier [mono-and diglycerides of fatty acids (E 471)], riboflavin (vitamin B2).\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHistory\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMacuShield® Original+ was first manufactured in 2006 where it was launched in the UK market. Since then the brand has grown from strength to strength and is now sold in many different countries across the world. In 2015 MacuShield® was acquired by Alliance Pharma PLC Group. Alliance Pharma PLC is a publicly owned international pharmaceutical company listed on the AIM, part of the London Stock Exchange.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUseful Definitions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCarotenoids – Carotenoids are naturally occurring plant pigments found in nature. Over 700 carotenoids have been identified to date, which include the carotenoids lutein, zeaxanthin and meso-zeaxanthin.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eLutein – 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.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMacula – It is the central and most sensitive part of the retina. The carotenoids luten, zeaxanthin and meso-zeaxanthin can be found at the macula.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMacular Pigment – The dietary carotenoids lutein, zeaxanthin and meso-zeaxanthin accumulate at the macula where they are collectively known as macular pigment.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMeso-zeaxanthin – Meso-zeaxanthin is the most central carotenoid found at the epicentre of the macula. Meso-zeaxanthin is naturally occurring in the human food chain, found in several species of fish to date.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eOxidative Stress – Oxidative stress refers to damage by reactive, unstable molecules. These molecules, which include free radicals, are produced naturally in the body through oxygen metabolism.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eRetina – 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.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eZeaxanthin – 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.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\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\/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\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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