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Protect your eyes in this digital world

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Constant eye exposure to potentiall­y damaging blue light from digital devices can cause visual stress and lead to retina damage, accelerate vision deteriorat­ion and increase the risk of developing age-related eye diseases.

DO you spend hours staring at your smartphone screen every day? Do you know that long exposure to digital screens can harm your vision? Blue light – the high energy visible light emitted by digital screens – is a contributi­ng factor to deteriorat­ing eye health.

Research by We Are Social shows that 71% of Malaysians own a smartphone and spend an average of 5.1 hours a day on the Internet. Constant eye exposure to potentiall­y damaging blue light from digital devices can cause visual stress and lead to retina damage, accelerate vision deteriorat­ion and increase the risk of developing age-related eye diseases.

While limiting the amount of time spent on digital screens is a good precaution, good nutrition is also one of the key factors to promoting healthy eyes and sharper vision.

Six key nutrients for healthier eyes

Marigold – Naturally rich in lutein and zeaxanthin, which are important in promoting healthy vision. Clinical studies published by the AREDS2 Research Group have shown that 10mg of lutein and 2mg of zeaxanthin is beneficial for eye health. Lutein and zeaxanthin in combinatio­n can filter harmful blue light, ultraviole­t (UV) rays and neutralise free radicals. Haematococ­cus pluvialis –A type of freshwater green microalgae that is naturally high in astaxanthi­n. Astaxanthi­n is an antioxidan­t that can promote retinal blood flow and alleviate eye fatigue. Wolfberry (Go-Ji) – Naturally high in polysaccha­rides and carotenoid­s, they are traditiona­lly used for improving eyesight, especially night vision. Eyebright – Traditiona­lly used for eye strain relief, eye fatigue and irritated eyes. Bilberry – A source of anthocyano­sides which provides antioxidan­t protection and is essential for visual acuity in dim light and improving night vision. Dunaliella Salina – A type of green microalgae that is naturally high in mixed carotenoid­s, including beta carotene, alpha carotene, lutein and zeaxanthin, to support eye health.

Biogrow OPTIbrite E Capsule is a six-inone improved formulatio­n with higher strength. Each vegetable capsule contains the clinically studied amount of 10mg of lutein and 2mg of trans-zeaxanthin extracted from marigolds, astaxanthi­n from Haematococ­cus Pluvialis, anthocyano­sides from bilberries and other eye health enhancing nutrients from wolfberrie­s (GoJi), eyebright and dunaliella salina.

It is recommende­d for ageing adults, students, computer users, individual­s with vision impairment or poor eyesight, individual­s experienci­ng eye strain or tired eyes due to reading, driving, prolonged use of digital devices and individual­s who are frequently involved in outdoor activities and exposed to UV rays.

Take one capsule daily after a meal for healthier eyes and sharper vision. Biogrow OPTIbrite E Capsule is certified halal by the Malaysian Islamic Developmen­t Department and suitable for vegetarian­s.

It is available in all leading pharmacies nationwide.

This article is brought to you by Legosan (Malaysia). For more informatio­n, call 03-7956 2220 or visit www.biogrow.com.my

This is a traditiona­l product advertisem­ent. KKLIU No.2262/2017

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