Lutein for Macular Degeneration

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Gloria (michigan) on 04/02/2022:
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My Mom had non treatable macular, had lost sight in the left eye and it had moved into the right eye along with glaucoma. Our Ophthalmologist said to take 40mg of straight Lutein which I purchased thru Puritans Pride. She took it for the summer, it reversed the macular in the right eye, no more glaucoma and she got sight back in her left eye. She passed away a few years later, I started taking the 40mg Lutein once a day and my eyes got so better that I went from the glasses I had in 2020 back to 1995. I just got my eyes reexamined, and she was shocked at how my sight had improved.
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Ray (Calgary) on 01/24/2013:
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There are only 1 or 2 studies actually linking lutein use to benefit for Macular degeneration. And then they mostly conclude that more study is needed.

However, one of the best sources of it, after the nasturtium yellow flowers, is Kale (uncooked) and the second best is Kale (cooked). After that try dandelion greens. You can get both at health food stores. Plus if you can't take the nasturtium yellow flowers then try the leaves. Also try turnip Greens, swiss chard, collard greens, romaine lettuce, green peas, watercress, romaine lettuce, and of course popEye's favorite, spinach. He wasn't just strong to the finish but had a good eye for good food.

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Heather N (Edson, Ab, Canada) on 07/25/2011:
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Hi there, I was diagnosed with mild Macular degeneration and prescibed a supplement with vit A, C, E, zinc, copperlutein, Zeaxanthine. I developed a huge allergic rash after several days and think perhaps it's the lutein from marigolds. Am also a type 2 diabetic.

Anyone have suggestions as to another source of lutein 10mg a day from another source. All supplements I have seen are from the marigold source.

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