Macular pigment health can be affected by nutritional intervention. Of over 600 carotenoids found in food and nature only 3 are found in the eye, specifically Lutein, Meso-Zeaxanthin and Zeaxanthin. Due to validated methods of measurements – Meso-zeaxanthin is well established as found in the macula at a much higher ratio than occurring in foods. In addition to the devolution of our food supply, supplemenation with the natural compound meso-zeaxanthin is critical for visual function and and health.
Macular pigment saturation is directly related to all aspects of visual performance.