{"product_id":"macushield-original-chewable","title":"MacuShield Chewable (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 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMacushield Chewable is suitable for vegans and vegetarians - product info - \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0435\/4254\/4535\/files\/CI168_Free_From_Declaration_chewable_2020_1.pdf?v=1663065021\"\u003eclick\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is MacuShield?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMacuShield® Original Chewable provides a MacuShield® Original formulation with additional vitamin B2 which helps maintain normal vision. The product is a one-a-day, bilberry-flavoured chewable tablet which is suitable for vegans and vegetarians.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eScientific research shows that three nutrients; meso-zeaxanthin, lutein and zeaxanthin are found at the back of the eye, at the macula, where they form the macular pigment (yellow colour). Meso-zeaxanthin is particularly concentrated at the centre of this pigment.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eLutein and zeaxanthin can be found in fruits and vegetables and\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003emeso-\u003c\/em\u003ezeaxanthin is present in some species of fish and seafood. The macular carotenoids in MacuShield\u003csup\u003e®\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eOriginal Chewable are obtained from marigolds (Tagetes Erecta), specifically grown for this purpose.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePregnant or lactating women should consult a doctor or pharmacist before using this product.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\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\u003eVitamin B2: 0.3mg\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\u003eBulking agent: Sorbitol (E420), marigold extract (modified food starch, corn starch, glucose syrup, lutein, meso-zeaxanthin, sodium ascorbate, DL alpha tocopherols, zeaxanthin), bilberry flavouring (maltodextrin, natural flavouring agents, silicon dioxide, flavouring preparations), silicon dioxide, stearic acid, magnesium stearate, sweetener: steviol glycosides (E353), riboflavin (mono and diglyceride fatty acids, riboflavin and corn starch).\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 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\/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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