GaiaGenesis® Sightaid™ is a specialized, comprehensive formula of carotenoids, antioxidants and minerals important to vision. Provides a wide spectrum of important ingredients shown to support eye health and vision.* Sightaid™ is developed by GaiaGenesis® Corporation. Each Sightaid™ Softgel is made of high quality ingredients and meets the rigorous quality-control standards of GaiaGenesis.™

Vitamin & Mineral Supplement for Vision Health
- Formulated with (FloraGLO®) natural sourced quality Lutein, Lutein along with its isomer zeaxanthin are natural powerful antioxidants from the carotenoid family that promote eye health.* (These carotenoids are not produced by the human body, and their accumulation in the eye is dependent on dietary intake.)
- Contains 300 mg of Omega-3 fatty acids from highly refined fish oil, important in maintaining retinal health*
- Enhanced with B Vitamins including Folic Acid, essential nutrients for eye and overall body health*

Antioxidant & Structural Support
Provides powerful antioxidants, including lutein, zeaxanthin and glutathione that work to protect eyes from oxidative damage.* The superior form of lutein in this formula has been shown to have 268% greater bioavailability than regular lutein. Zeaxanthin, a carotenoid found in the retina, has also been shown to support eye health.* DHA is an essential omega-3 fatty acid found in the eye membranes and is an important structural component of the eye for healthy vision.*

Like other parts of the body, the eyes can be affected by the stresses of time. Lutein helps to improve vision in low contrast situations, which is essential for night driving. And Lutein Lutigold plays a role in the maintenance of eye health and is the principle Carotenoid found in the central area of the retina called the macula. Carotenoids are fat-soluble antioxidants found in fruits, vegetables, marigolds and other plants.

• Naturally found in healthy eyes
• Nutritionally supports the health of your eyes
• Important for healthy vision

Lutein is an antioxidant carotenoid that occurs in nature with zeaxanthin, a closely related carotenoid. Lutein and zeaxanthin concentrate in the eye’s macula and lens, as well as in the skin, breast and cervical tissues.* Both lutein and zeaxanthin protect the macula from degradation normally associated with aging and oxidative stress.* The macula is responsible for focus and color differentiation. Lutein and zeaxanthin are found in dark green, leafy vegetables. While the average American intake of lutein is only 2 mg per day, other population groups consume up to 20 to 25 mg per day.* Jarrow Formulas Lutein is extracted from marigold petals. Each softgel contains 20 mg lutein (net yield) from lutein esters, which are naturally occurring, more stable and are well absorbed.

What are Lutein and Zeaxanthin?

Lutein and zeaxanthin are important antioxidants used by the body for a number of physiological functions.* Lutein is a carotenoid which does not supply vitamin A activity to the body. It is chemically distinctive in that it lacks part of the terminal "ring" structure of the other carotenoids. Like its close relative zeaxanthin, lutein is what is termed a xanthophyll carotenoid. Both of these related carotenoids are better antioxidants than is beta-carotene under normal oxygen conditions. Lutein can be metabolized into zeaxanthin and is therefore the more essential carotenoid. Zeaxanthin has been shown to be present in the center of the macula. Lutein and zeaxanthin are usually found together in leafy green vegetables, such as kale, broccoli, spinach and mustard greens.

One of the primary functions of lutein and zeaxanthin is to provide protection against oxidative and free radical damage.* These yellow-colored carotenoids are found in high concentrations within the macula lutea (the yellow spot in the center of the retina) and in smaller amounts throughout the retina and the eye lens. They are also present in the skin, breast and cervical tissues. These stores, however, appear to diminish with age if not regularly replenished through dietary means.*

Healthy Vision

Scientists believe that lutein and zeaxanthin contribute to the density of macular pigment--the component of the eye which typically absorbs and filters out 40 to 60 percent of damaging near-ultraviolet blue light (near-UV blue light) which strikes the retina. The denser the pigment, the more the inner retina is protected from light-induced damage. Lutein/zeaxanthin also helps limit blue light damage to the inner retina by protecting against lipid peroxidation and by neutralizing free radicals.*

Considerable evidence shows the importance of lutein and zeaxanthin in supporting the health of the eye lens as we age.* The results of a study published in the British Medical Journal showed that the consumption of spinach maintained eye lens health better than other vegetables, such as carrots, sweet potatoes and winter squash, which contain primarily beta-carotene and very little lutein. Similarly, according to a study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association, people who eat foods rich in lutein--particularly kale and spinach--are more likely to maintain optimal vision.* Protection most likely comes from the scavenging of free radicals. Lutein/zeaxanthin helps to guard against peroxidation in the lens, thus limiting damage to this tissue.*

Serving Size: 1 Softgel
Servings Per Container: 30

Amount Per Serving                                                                        % Daily Value

Calories                                                                                       10
Total Fat                                                                                  0.4 g           0.7%**
Total Carbohydrates                                                             0.03 g             <1%**
Vitamin A (as Retinyl Palmitate)                                         2500 IU             45%
Vitamin C (as Niacinamide Ascorbate)                                  60mg            100%
Vitamin E (as d-alpha-Tocopherol)                                         10 IU             50%
Thiamin (as Thiamin Mononitrate)                                       1.5 mg            100%
Ribo¬avin                                                                             1.3 mg             76%
Niacin (as Niacinamide Ascorbate)                                       20 mg           100%
Vitamin B6 (as Pyridoxine hydrochloride)                               2 mg           100%
Folic Acid                                                                           240 mcg             60%
Vitamin B12 (as Cyanocobalamin)                                        4 mcg             66%
Zinc (as Zinc Oxide)                                                              10 mg             67%
Selenium (as Sodium Selenate)                                          50 mcg             70%
Copper (as Cupric Gluconate)                                                  1mg             50%
Manganese (as Manganese Sulfate Monohydrate)                 2 mg           100%
Lutein (FloraGLO™ Marigold Flower)                                      5 mg               *         
Zeaxanthin                                                                               4 mg                *
Omega-3 Fatty Acids                                                           300 mg                *
EPA                                                                                       150mg                *
DHA                                                                                     200 mg                *

** Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
 * Daily Value (DV) not established.