Health Benefits of Thai herbs "Ivy gourd

Lutein and its related compound zeaxanthin are highly concentrated in the macula, providing a yellow color known as the macular pigment (MP).The macular pigment protects the macula from the damaging photo-oxidative effects of blue light.

Lutein and Age related Macular Degeneration (AMD)

Research has suggested a minimum of 6-10 mg per day of lutein is necessary to realize lutein’s health benefits.  One such benefit is lutein’s role in eye health, specifically its role in reducing the risk of Age Related Macular Degeneration (AMD).**

AMD occurs when the fragile center of the retina–the macula–deteriorates from a lifetime of slow but steady damage. The macula is a small area of the retina responsible for central vision, and high visual acuity.1  Poor macular health can cause oxidative stress within the retina, leading to a loss of central vision.

Lutein and its related compound zeaxanthin are highly concentrated in the macula, providing a yellow color known as the macular pigment (MP).The macular pigment protects the macula from the damaging photo-oxidative effects of blue light.