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Eye
Doctor Recommended
OcuSTAT™
Dietary Supplement for Computer Users
Supports Ocular Health
during
Electronic Device
Exposure†
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What Is OcuSTAT?
OcuSTAT® is a comprehensive dietary supplement formula, with key phytonutrients, carotenoids, and eye health components specifically designed to support the ocular health of computer and digital device users. These nutrients help to contribute to a healthy macula, retina, and overall visual performance for all ages affected by excess blue-light exposure and free radical damage that has been associated with computer and digital device users use.
Included in this formula is lutein, which has been shown in research to support the macula and healthy vision.† Additionally, nutrients such as vitamin A as beta-Carotene, zinc, bilberry fruit extract, grape seed extract, quercetin, l-taurine, N-Acetyl L-Cysteine all help protect the eyes and contribute to general ocular health.
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Blue Light & Free Radicals
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Blue light vision damage is the term used for vision damage caused by blue light emitted from electronic devices. It comes from the use
of computers, laptops, tablets, smartphones and LED TVs,
as well as the sun, fluorescent lighting and LED lighting. All of
these devices emit blue light, which is at the lower end of the
light spectrum. People protect their eyes from the harmful UV rays
of the sun by wearing protective sunglasses, but now there is a need
to protect our eyes the harmful UV rays of the sun by wearing protective sunglasses, but now there is a need to protect our eyes from blue light damage as well.
Recent studies have shown that people who use electronic devices regularly have developed eye-related problems. Blue light is the secret culprit behind people developing vision issues such as dry eyes, blurry vision, and more. Some research has even indicated that people that use electronic devices religiously have developed macular degeneration. Overexposure to blue light has also been associated with unexplained weight gain, sleep deprivation, insomnia, attention deficit disorder and sleep apnea.
In recent times, there has been a significant increase in the use of digital devices and modern lighting such as LED lights and compact fluorescent lamps which emit a high level of
blue light. Compact fluorescent lamps emit 25% harmful blue light and LED lights emit 35% harmful blue light. By 2020, 90% of all of our light sources are estimated to be LED lighting. Exposure to blue
light is everywhere and projected to increase.
Free radicals are toxic molecules that are highly reactive with
other cellular structures because they contain unpaired electrons.
Free radicals can cause damage to parts of cells such as proteins,
DNA, and cell membranes by stealing their electrons. Free
radical-generation can be caused by the food we eat, the drugs and
medicines we take, the air we breathe, the water we drink and the
computers we use.
All computers and many electronic devices emit radiation or
electromagnetic fields (EMFs) on many different frequencies. These
EMFs emit dangerous free radicals that can be extremely harmful to
your health. Cancer and other serious diseases have been linked to
these exposures. EMFs may affect biological systems by increasing
free radical life span and the concentration of free radicals in the
eye.
Functions
More than any tissues in the body, the ocular lens and retina are continually exposed to free radical damage and intense light radiation. Both light and oxygen can create free radicals that disturb membrane lipids of visual cells. Experts believe that the uncontrolled generation of free radicals in the eyes can ultimately lead to degeneration of the macula with vision loss or cataracts. Therefore, ocular tissues rely on a strong antioxidant defense system to protect them from free radical damage. OcuSTAT™ supplies powerful antioxidants in addition to essential basic vitamins and minerals for overall healthy ocular aging.
Extracts of bilberry and grape seed are rich sources of flavonoids that provide potent antioxidant defense in retinal visual cells and help maintain healthy vascularization in ocular tissue.† N-acetyl-L-cysteine may help maintain healthy levels of glutathione peroxidase, an important enzyme for ocular health.† Lutein, a key carotenoid in OcuSTAT®, is also an important antioxidant in the macula of the eye as evidenced by recent studies performed by the NIH National Eye Institute. Research has shown that this important carotenoid is a predominant pigment found in the macula and occurs naturally in serum.
Vitamin A, as beta-Carotene, functions in the retinal cells as a component of rhodopsin, a light-sensitive pigment that supports night vision. Cofactor mineral zinc is found in high concentrations in the ocular tissue. Zinc is not only essential for normal visual signal transduction in the retina, but also is a cofactor for many of the enzymes involved in vitamin A dependent photo-transduction in the rod cells. Moreover, zinc is an essential cofactor of superoxide dismutase (SOD), an antioxidant enzyme that removes potentially dangerous superoxide radicals in the visual cells, the lens, and other tissues. Taurine, the most abundant free amino acid in ocular tissue, is thought to help stabilize neural membranes in retinal cells and modulate photoreceptor activity. †
Indications
OcuSTAT® is indicated for individuals that desire the essential vitamins, minerals, and nutrients for maintaining healthy vision and ocular function during computer and digital device use.
Formula
Supplement Facts
Component
Vitamin A (beta-carotene)
Zinc (aspartate)
Lutein
Bilberry Fruit (20% extract)
Grape Seed (95% extract)
Quercetin Dihydrate
L-Taurine
N-Acetyl L-Cysteine
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Serving Size - 2 Vegetarian Capsules
Amount Per Serving
25,000 IU
25 mg
20 mg
80 mg
100 mg
100 mg
400 mg
200 mg
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Servings Per Container: 30
%Daily Value
500%
167%
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* Daily Value not established
Other Ingredients: Gelatin (bovine), vegetable magnesium stearate, silicon dioxide and titanium dioxide.
Suggested use
- As a dietary supplement, adults take 4 capsules daily in divided doses with meals or as directed by your healthcare professional.
Side Effects
- No adverse effects have been reported.
Storage
- Store in a cool, dry place, away from direct light. Keep out of
reach of children.
References
Muth, ER, Laurent, JM, Jasper, P. Altern Med Rev 2000;5:164-73. [Bilberry].
Chew EY, Clemons TE, Agrón E, Sperduto RD, Sangiovanni JP, Kurinij N, Davis MD; AREDS report no.35. Ophthalmology. 2013 Aug;120(8):1604-1 1 .e4. [V-carotene, and zinc].
Grahn BH, Paterson PG, Gottschall-Pass KT, Zhang Z. JAm Coll Nutr. 2001 Apr;20(2 Suppl):106-18. Review. PubMed PMID: 11349933. [Zinc].
Richer S, et al. The Veterans LAST study (Lutein Antioxidant Supplementation Trial). Optometry. 2004 Apr;75(4):21 6-30.
Shi J, et al. J Med Food. 2003 Winter;6(4):291-9. [Grape Seed Extract].
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