In Brief: Leiner
This article was originally published in The Tan Sheet
Executive Summary
Leiner: Your Life Eye Care Complex to reach shelves by mid-December. Supplement contains Kemin Foods' FloraGLO brand lutein (8 mg), as well as 640 mcg zeaxanthin, vitamins A (2,500 IU), C (30 mg), selenium (40 mcg), spinach (70 mg) and bilberry (30 mg). Labeling states: "The macula of healthy eyes contain the highest concentration of lutein and zeaxanthin found in the body. Breakdown of the macula is called Macular Degeneration." A claim that "having normal lutein and zeaxanthin levels in the macula with advancing age is important in maintaining normal eye function and vision" bears FDA disclaimer, as does statement that one tablet/day "provides vital nutrients essential for healthy eyes"...