OCUVITE Macula Capsules, 84 Capsules

Instructions for use for OCUVITE Macula Capsules, 84 Capsules

Directions for use of the article Ocuvite Macula Capsules Product characteristics: - Name: Food for special medical purposes (balanced diet). - Use/Recommendation for use: Take 1 capsule daily with a little liquid at mealtime. The daily consumption recommendation must not be exceeded. Treatment with Ocuvite Macula should be carried out over a longer period of time. - Storage conditions: Please store the pack in a dry place, protected from light and at room temperature (max. 25°C). The shelf life stated on the folding box applies only to the undamaged and properly stored product. Keep out of reach of small children. - Nutritional declaration: Ingredients | per capsule (daily dose) ------------ | ------------------------ Vitamin B6 | 50 mg Vitamin B12 | 1000 µg Folic acid | 1000 µg Tagetesextract | 70 mg of which lutein | 14 mg of which zeaxanthin | 1.75 mg Bilberry extract | 40 mg of which anthocyanins | 10 mg - Ingredients: Bovine gelatine, bulking agent: inulin, marigold extract (14.2%, contains lutein and zeaxanthin), vitamin B6, anti-caking agents: silicon dioxide, magnesium salts of fatty acids, blueberry extract (8.1%, contains anthocyanins), folic acid, vitamin B12, colouring agents: E172, E133. - Allergens: May contain traces of gluten, egg, soya and milk. - Net quantity: 41.5 g (= 84 capsules). - Country of origin of the food: Germany - Address of manufacturer: Bausch + Lomb Dr. Gerhard Mann chem.-pharm. Fabrik GmbH, Brunsbütteler-Damm 165-173, 13581 Berlin, Germany - Further mandatory information: Ocuvite Makula is a food for special medical purposes (balanced diet). It is used for the dietary management of dry age-related macular degeneration (AMD). Ocuvite Makula contains a selection of micronutrients based on scientific findings. The main ingredient is a patented vitamin complex of B6, B12 and folic acid combined with the carotenoids lutein and zeaxanthin and bilberry extract. For use under medical supervision only, for adults only. Ocuvite Macula is not a complete food and therefore not a substitute for a balanced, varied diet and a healthy lifestyle. If you are taking any medicines or have impaired kidney function, you should consult your doctor. In very rare cases, the balanced diet may cause tingling or numbness in the arms and legs. After interrupting the diet, this sensory disturbance disappears. Nevertheless, the doctor monitoring the diet should be informed and the intake of Ocuvite Makula should be interrupted to be on the safe side. The content of vitamins B6, B12 and folic acid deviates from the maximum amounts according to dietary law, as this is necessary for the nutritional purpose of Ocuvite Makula. AMD- Information from the shop editors: If you have any further questions about the above information, please contact our service hotline. - Source: Manufacturer's information - Status: 02/2023 Well-supplied eyes with Ocuvite Makula: - Ocuvite Makula is used for the dietary treatment of age-related macular degeneration (AMD). - The clinically proven vitamin B combination also contributes to normal homocysteine metabolism. - Product information at a glance: - Patented vitamin complex - vitamin B6, B12 and folic acid - scientifically tested - only 1 capsule daily - Ocuvite Macula contains additionally - 14 mg lutein plus zeaxanthin - anthocyanins from blueberry extract - Ocuvite Makula contains a selection of micronutrients based on scientific findings. The main ingredient is a patented vitamin complex of B6, B12 and folic acid, combined with the carotenoids lutein, zeaxanthin and bilberry extract. Degenerative processes in the macula cannot be prevented, but can be delayed if necessary by supporting the metabolism there through the intake of antioxidants and promoting good blood circulation. RISKAMDFAAMDCTOR: HOHER HOMOCYSTEINE LEVEL: - A high homocysteine level: - triggers increased oxidative stress - promotes the accumulation of platelets and fibrin (plaques) in the vessels - Decreases the elasticity of the vessels - Impairs blood flow to the retina in the eye - promotes the progression of AMD How does the eye work? - The human eye is constructed in a similar way to a camera. - The retina contains light-sensitive cells that transmit visual impressions to the brain as nerve signals. - The macula lutea (yellow spot) in the retina is responsible for central vision. What you should know about age-related macular degeneration (AMD): - AMD is a common retinal disease that usually occurs after the age of 50. - The risk increases with age. - AMD does not cause pain and often develops unnoticed. - Risk factors: increasing age, family history of AMD, smoking, sunlight, unbalanced diet and elevated homocysteine levels in the blood. - Eye health measures: balanced diet, intake of antioxidants and carotenoids, attention to blood flow to the eye. What you should know about oxidative stress, homocysteine and circulatory disorders of the eye: - The retina is exposed to oxidative stress from free radicals. - Good blood circulation in the eye ensures the supply of oxygen and nutrients. - Homocysteine in the blood can impair blood circulation and damage the eyes. Frequently asked questions & Answers: - Use of Ocuvite Macula: Consume 1 capsule daily with some liquid with a meal. Do not exceed the recommended daily intake. - How Ocuvite Makula helps the eyes: The clinically proven vitamin B combination supports homocysteine metabolism and has a positive effect on AMD and homocysteine-associated circulatory disorders. - Storage of Ocuvite Makula: Store the pack in a dry place, protected from light and not above 25 °C. Source: Manufacturer's information, as at: 02/2023