Supplement Facts
At Nutreance, safety and effectiveness are paramount in our mission to provide you with innovative natural remedies. That's why Visigard has been carefully formulated using only the most effective natural ingredients with the highest safety ratings, according to extensive clinical research.
But it's not enough to simply combine dietary supplements recommended by scientific studies into a formula. The quality of the ingredients that make up any natural remedy are critical to its overall efficacy.
Just as you can buy fresh fruits or vegetables from a farmer's market that are of much higher quality than at your local supermarket, not all ingredients are created equal. In the same way, you may be able to purchase the same ingredient from two different suppliers, but the purity and potency may be entirely different. For this reason, we thoroughly vet our raw material suppliers to ensure that our natural remedies are comprised of only the highest quality ingredients.
| Vitamin C (as ascorbic acid) | A water-soluble vitamin found in citrus fruits, vitamin C, also known as ascorbic acid, is primarily known for its immune-boosting properties. In the context of eye health, it functions as a potent antioxidant which defends retinal cells already affected by age-related factors against further damage by harmful free radicals. Several studies have found that vitamin C works best in conjunction with other antioxidants, particularly vitamin E.[1] |
| Vitamin E (as D-alpha-tocopherol succinate) | Vitamin E, primarily found in the human body in the form of alpha-tocopherol, is a fat-soluble vitamin prevalent in seeds, nuts, and oils that is classified as an essential nutrient. By scavenging free radicals, this powerful antioxidant has been shown to protect against oxidative stress, which is particularly implicated in age-related vision changes. One study found that a vitamin E deficient diet negatively impacted the health of photoreceptor cells in the retina, contributing to vision loss.[2] |
| Copper (as copper bisglycinate) (Albion®) | Primarily thought of as an efficient electrical conductor, copper also happens to be an essential trace element for many important bodily functions. In the realm of eye health, copper aids antioxidant enzymes which scavenge for "loose cannon" compounds and reduce oxidative stress in the macula. A study out of the Mayo Clinic determined that individuals with age-related macular degeneration had lower levels of copper in key parts of the eye responsible for maintaining retinal health.[3] |
| Zinc (as zinc bisglycinate) (Albion®) | A trace mineral essential for human bodily processes, zinc effectively protects against oxidative stress by supporting the optimal function of enzymes that make up the body's antioxidant defense system. This defense against free radicals helps preserve the health of vulnerable retinal cells that are critical for detailed color vision. In a 2020 clinical study, zinc deficiency in ocular tissue was found to be directly linked with an increase in the incidence of age-related vision loss.[4] |
| Bilberry Extract | A smaller cousin of the blueberry that is native to northern Europe, bilberry is a fruit rich in antioxidants, particularly the anthocyanins which are responsible for their dark blue color. These natural antioxidant pigments help neutralize rogue particles that damage delicate photoreceptor cells in the eye which are essential for clear vision. A study in 2015 confirmed that bilberry extract helped protect retinal cells from damage caused by excessive light exposure.[5] |
| Lutein (from Marigold Flower Extract) | Synthesized exclusively by plants, lutein is a naturally occurring carotenoid pigment found in orange-yellow fruits and flowers, as well as leafy green vegetables. This powerful antioxidant is found in high concentrations in the macula, where it both neutralizes free radicals and helps filter out harmful blue light which can disrupt sensitive photoreceptor cells. A study from 2004 found that lutein supplementation significantly improved visual acuity and contrast sensitivity.[6] |
| Zeaxanthin (from Marigold Flower Extract) | With the same chemical formulation but a slightly different structure from lutein, zeaxanthin is another common carotenoid found naturally in many plants and microorganisms. The macula, the center of the retina where light is sharply focused, contains large amounts of this yellow pigment, which protects photoreceptor cells by absorbing blue light and capturing free radicals. A study from 2003 determined that people with low concentrations of zeaxanthin were more likely to suffer from age-related macular degeneration.[7] |
| Vegetable Capsule | Many supplements that you purchase from the store use gelatin capsules to deliver their active ingredients. Not only are these capsules not vegetarian, as they are made from animal parts, but they are also often colored with harmful dyes to obscure their inner contents. But Visigard uses only vegan, non-GMO vegetable capsules made from plant cellulose and contain no additional additives like colors or dyes. This ensures that our product is sensitive to dietary restrictions and completely natural for everyone to take. |
| Microcrystalline Cellulose | Microcrystalline cellulose, or wood pulp, is present in each capsule of Visigard as a natural filler. It is used to fill up any empty space in the capsule that might result after all of the other active and inactive ingredients are added. This prevents the capsules from denting while in transit. |
| Magnesium Stearate | Magnesium stearate is present in trace amounts in nearly all capsule and tablet products. It is primarily used as a lubricant that makes the pill easier to swallow and allows it to slide more easily down your digestive tract. It also serves an important purpose as an excipient, meaning that it improves the solubility of the active ingredients and assists your body in absorbing the capsule contents. |