VisiVite Nutritional Supplements For The Best Eye-sight Ever

VisiVite is based upon the most advanced Macular Degeneration Formula Study - AREDS - conducted by the National Institutes of Health. The VisiVite AREDS-2 Formula has been recommended for patients with Progressive Macular Degeneration with vision loss in one or both eyes, and for patients with presence in the retina of large drusen, pigmentation or geographic atrophy.

VisiVite is available in unique eight nutritional formulas, including special ones which are safe for smokers (does not contain beta-carotene).

The National Eye Institute published the first scientific study that proved beyond a doubt that a specific nutritional supplement mixture significantly slowed both the progress and severity of Age Related Macular Degeneration.

The AREDS Formula, named for the Age Related Eye Disease Study, consisted of the following nutritional components and quantities:

1. Beta-carotene form of Vitamin A: 15,000 International Units
2. Ascorbic Acid form of Vitamin C: 500 milligrams
3. Vitamin E: 400 milligrams
4. Zinc Oxide form of Zinc: 80 milligrams
5. Cupric Oxide form of Copper: 2 milligrams

Since the AREDS results, additional studies have provided evidence that additional ingredients may improve the appearance, health and function of the retina. Specifically, Lutein and Zeaxanthin, which like beta-carotene is a carotenoid found in green leafy vegetables, has been shown to be very beneficial. These two molecules were not included in the original AREDS research because at the time the study was begun, they were not available.

Beta-carotene is found in each of the formulas listed below. Because this molecule has been shown to be potentially dangerous in people with a history of heavy habitual smoking, these formulas are only recommended for people who have not smoked habitually within the past 20 years.

The National Eye Institute's Age Related Eye Disease Study was the first scientific research that proved that a specific nutritional supplement mixture significantly slowed both the progress and severity of Age Related Macular Degeneration.

The AREDS Formula, named for the Age Related Eye Disease Study, consisted of the following nutritional components and quantities:

1. Beta-carotene form of Vitamin A: 15,000 International Units
2. Ascorbic Acid form of Vitamin C: 500 milligrams
3. Vitamin E: 400 milligrams
4. Zinc Oxide form of Zinc: 80 milligrams
5. Cupric Oxide form of Copper: 2 milligrams

However, two other large studies showed that beta-carotene, a carotenoid antioxidant, increased the risk of lung cancer in smokers. Therefore, both current smokers and those people who have habitually smoked within the past 20 years, must remove beta-carotene from their macular degeneration regimen.

The VisiVite Formulas below are notable for their removal of beta-carotene. No other supplement manufacturer offers the range of nutritional supplement choices for smokers with macular degeneration.

Since the AREDS results, additional studies have provided evidence that additional ingredients may improve the appearance, health and function of the retina. Specifically, Lutein and Zeaxanthin, which like beta-carotene is a carotenoid found in green leafy vegetables, has been shown to be very beneficial.

Perhaps you have a family member with macular degeneration or cataracts. Or maybe you've noticed your vision declining over the past few years.

Or maybe you simply want to preserve your precious eyesight as long as possible.

VisiVite i-Defense Yellow and Red Formulas, when taken in half dose (one capsule daily rather than one capsule twice daily), provide critical antioxidants and lutein for the optimal health of the visual tissues inside the eye.

These molecules are specifically formulated to bathe and nourish the cornea, internal lens, retina, and pigment epithelial layer.

Dry Eye symptoms include pain, blurry vision, burning, stinging, light sensitivity and grittiness.

Based on the latest scientific research, learn how to get RELIEF FOR SEVERE DRY EYES without expensive prescription medications, eyelid punctum surgery, or the inconvenience of frequent artificial tear eyedrops.

Dry Eye is more than an inconvenience. It can cause chronic irritation, eyestrain, light sensitivity and blurry vision. Although dry eye symptoms increase with age, other conditions can make it worse. These include Sjogrens Syndrome, Rheumatoid arthritis, LASIK surgery, contact lens use, cosmetic eyelid surgery, hyperthyroidism and menopause in women.

There are three reasons why Dry Eye can occur.

1. The most obvious one is that the tear glands don't make as much moisture as is necessary to keep the eye moist and comfortable.

2. The tears don't contain enough of the high quality compounds that make them work well.

3. The eyelids are open too widely, such as can occur in cosmetic eyelid surgery, hyperthyroidism, large eyes (this can be seen in severe near-sightedness) or drooping of the lower eyelid with advanced age, resulting in faster evaporation of the tears on the surface of the eye.

Simple eyedrops don't work for more than a minute or two. This is because they are made from salt water and rapidly blinked away. But the moisture that coats the surface of the eye actually consists of 3 distinct layers:

1. An inner MUCUS LAYER, that acts like glue by holding the tears on the eye.

2. A SALTWATER LAYER in the middle

3. An OUTER OILY layer that works like a vapor barrier by slowing how fast the water can evaporate from the eye.