Viteyes 2 supplements for macular health
Viteyes® 2 supplements
have stood the the test of time in supporting eye health and helping maintain normal vision.
Viteyes® is one of the UK’s leading brands of eye health supplements and is widely recommended by eye care professionals across the UK.
There are many nutritional supplements for macular health on the market. Very few of them offer as wide a range of products with research to back-up their claims. Viteyes® is one that does. Viteyes® 2 is recommended by many eye health experts because it follows the extensive research at the United States National Eye Institute (NEI) over a period of more than 20 years.
The Viteyes® 2 product range
The Viteyes range is at the forefront of eye health supplement development. Supplied in three month bottles, they are competitively priced and have unique features and ingredient combinations.
- Vitamin C
- Vitamin E
- ZincWhich contributes to the maintenance of normal vision
- Copper
- Lutein & Zeaxanthin
- Omega 3EPA and DHA which contribute to the maintenance of normal vision
Viteyes® 2 products are made with high quality, carefully chosen ingredients to promote eye health and reduce the risk of developing age-related changes.
Although Viteyes® products are not an alternative to a good diet, the NEI studies were conducted on people with a generally good diet and benefits were still shown from supplementation.
Compare products in the Viteyes® 2 range of supplements
The Viteyes® 2 range includes a number of products so that you can offer a choice of taking more, or less, of specific ingredients. At the heart of the range is our core product Viteyes® 2 SOFTGELS (with the capsules as an identical formulation just in a different form).
- Viteyes 2 SOFTGELS are one of the most cost effective products of its type.
- Viteyes 2 CAPSULES and SOFTGELS are highly soluble and easy to swallow.
- Viteyes 2 CAPSULES, Zinc Free and Advanced now contain no ingredients of animal origin and have a hypromellose capsule so are suitable for vegans.
- All Viteyes 2 formulations are free-from other carotenoids (e.g. beta-carotene, astaxanthin and meso-zeaxanthin) which some studies have shown may inhibit the uptake of lutein and zeaxanthin.
Compare products in the Viteyes® 2 range of supplements
The Viteyes® 2 range includes a number of products so that you can offer a choice of taking more, or less, of specific ingredients. At the heart of the range is our core product Viteyes® 2 SOFTGELS (with the capsules as an identical formulation just in a different form).
- Viteyes® 2 SOFTGELS are one of the most cost effective products of its type.
- Viteyes® 2 CAPSULES and SOFTGELS are highly soluble and easy to swallow.
- Viteyes® 2 CAPSULES, Zinc Free and Advanced now contain no ingredients of animal origin and have a hypromellose capsule so are suitable for vegans.
- All Viteyes® 2 formulations are free-from other carotenoids (e.g. beta-carotene, astaxanthin and meso-zeaxanthin) which some studies have shown may inhibit the uptake of lutein and zeaxanthin.
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Viteyes 2 SOFTGELS |
Viteyes 2 CAPSULES |
Viteyes 2 Advanced |
Viteyes 2 Zinc-Free |
Viteyes 2 plus Omega 3 |
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 Lutein |
10mg | 10mg | 10mg | 10mg | 10mg |
 Zeaxanthin |
2mg | 2mg | 3.5mg | 2mg | 2mg |
 Vitamin C |
500mg | 500mg | 500mg | 500mg | 500mg |
 Vitamin E |
400IU (268mg α-TE) |
400IU (268mg α-TE) |
400IU (268mg α-TE) |
400IU (268mg α-TE) |
400IU (268mg α-TE) |
 Zinc |
25mg | 25mg | 25mg | - | 25mg |
 Bilberry Extract |
- | - | 40mg | - | - |
 Grape Seed Extract |
- | - | 50mg | - | - |
 Alpha Lipoic Acid |
- | - | 50mg | - | - |
 Selenium |
- | - | 200µg | - | - |
 Omega 3 |
- | - | - | - | 1,000mg |
 Copper |
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Viteyes® 2 FAQ’s
Generally, Viteyes® 2 products are well received with very few side effects.
- The relatively high dose of zinc can sometimes cause stomach upset which is usually alleviated if taken with food. For sensitive individuals Viteyes® 2 Zinc-Free is a good alternative.
Whilst generally well received, if you take a lot of medication it is always worth discussing with your doctor before starting any vitamin supplement.
If you take blood thinning medication (e.g. warfarin), supplements containing vitamin E can upset the levels. Therefore, it is best to discuss the situation with your medical practitioner before starting a new product.
No other supplements containing the same vitamins should be taken in conjunction with Viteyes<sup>®</sup> 2 products.
During the National Eye Institute studies (AREDS and AREDS2) and in subsequent follow-ups there has been no statistically significant increase in any serious adverse conditions from taking the dose of vitamins and minerals in the Viteyes® 2 range.
Viteyes® 2 CAPSULES, ZINC-FREE and ADVANCED contain no ingredients of animal origin and are therefore suitable for vegetarians and vegans.
The rest of the Viteyes® 2 range uses gelatin (bovine) capsules so is not suitable for vegetarians/vegans.
The Viteyes® 2 range is generally considered safe to be taken by smokers as none of them contain beta-carotene.
Subject to local circumstances, all Viteyes® 2 products can be prescribed under the NHS on an FP10 prescription, so it would be worth discussing with your GP.
Lutein and zeaxanthin are important, naturally occurring pigments at the back of the eye, known as macular pigments. They are yellow in colour and filter damaging high-energy blue wavelength light. They are also antioxidants and therefore protect against the damage caused by free radicals. Importantly, zeaxanthin is not found naturally in the body, but synthesised from our diet and utilised by the body, especially the eye.
Research conducted by the US National Eye Institute, North Chicago VA Medical Centre and other studies appears to demonstrate that carotenoids have an important role to play in visual performance and macular health.
It is worth noting that despite the various studies which claim the contrary, the EFSA (European Food Safety Authority) has not approved any eye health claim for macular pigments.
Where to buy Viteyes® 2?
Ask at your local optical practice or pharmacy for Viteyes® 2 by name. If they do not stock the products already, please ask them to contact us on 0345 838 6704 to place an order and become a stockist.
You can also buy directly from various online retailers.
If you are an optical practice or pharmacy wishing to stock the Viteyes® 2 range, please contact us on 0345 838 6704.