NaturOphta Lutein is a product composed of an association of lutein and vitamin E.<br /><br />Lutein is a constituent of the retina and the crystalline lens. It contributes to protect them from oxidation which can be induced by the ultraviolet rays (UVA? UVB). Lutein is not synthesised by the body. It was shown that a food intake of lutein is essential to the constitution of the macular pigment.<br /><br />Vitamin E is an essential antioxidant since the body cannot synthesise it. It contributes to protect the cells from the harmful effects of free radicals.<br /><br />The administration of lutein and vitamin E allows to fight against the oxidative stress caused by the release of free radicals? and at the origin of the cellular membranes reaching.<br />NaturOphta Lutein is recommended in case of increase of the needs in lutein? or in case of reduction of the nutrients of lutein through food.