Lutein Zeaxanthin Direct RS2

- Supports macular pigment density for healthy vision

- Helps protect eyes from blue light and oxidative stress

- Promotes eye comfort and reduces age-related eye fatigue

Lutein-zeaxanthin complex extract (India / lutein-zeaxanthin complex extract, sunflower oil) 27.13%, pullulan, vitamin C, β-cyclodextrin, flavor (natural blueberry flavor), other edible oil processed product (Malaysia), glycerin, hydroxypropyl methylcellulose, vitamin E mixed preparation (dl-α-tocopheryl acetate, modified starch, glucose syrup powder, silicon dioxide), calcium carboxymethyl cellulose, acerola extract powder (Brazil), L-cysteine hydrochloride, vitamin A mixed preparation (glucose syrup powder, corn starch, gum arabic, vitamin A palmitate in oil, vitamin E), modified starch, zinc oxide, aspartame (sweetener; contains phenylalanine), enzyme-treated stevia, blueberry concentrate powder, bilberry concentrate powder, red grape concentrate powder, cassia seed extract powder, copper gluconate

* Contains Milk

Daily Intake: 1 sheet (335mg)

※ % Nutritional Value: Percentages of the daily nutritional value 

① Lutein-Zeaxanthin Complex Extract (Daehan Chemtech Co., Ltd., No. 2018-4): A Korea MFDS individually approved functional ingredient that helps maintain macular pigment density and supports eye health

- Among carotenoids, only two—lutein and zeaxanthin—are found in the human eye

- Lutein and its isomer, zeaxanthin, absorb high-energy blue light to protect the eye's photoreceptor cells

- The macular pigment in the retina is composed of lutein, with zeaxanthin concentrated in the center

- Lutein and zeaxanthin are not synthesized by the body and must be obtained through diet

- Ingredient Highlights

  1. XanMax®: Holds 8 international patents in 5 countries (USA, Japan, India, Australia, Europe)

   1) High-purity extraction technology

   2) Extracted at low temperatures (below 60°C) to minimize oxidation

  2. Premium Marigold Source: Certified HALAL, KOSHER, and ISO9001

  3. Seed to Formulation: Entire process from seed cultivation to raw material production managed under strict quality control by Katra Phytochem

  4. Only 0.003 kg of extract is obtained from 1 kg of marigold flowers, making it an extremely precious ingredient

- [Human Study] In a 6-month clinical trial involving 60 men and women aged 45–65, macular pigment density increased by 44.9%

- Daily intake: 10–20 mg (combined lutein and zeaxanthin)

- Product formulation: 20 mg lutein + zeaxanthin per serving

② AREDS2 Clinical Trials Formula: A formulation based on four key ingredients clinically validated by the U.S. National Eye Institute (NEI)

- The AREDS2 study was conducted by the NEI to evaluate the effects of specific nutrients on 4,203 participants with age-related macular degeneration (AMD) and cataracts

- Participants who consumed lutein (10 mg), zeaxanthin (2 mg), zinc (80 mg), vitamin C (500 mg), vitamin E (400 IU), and copper (2 mg) showed a 25% reduction in the risk of advanced AMD

- This product contains four of the validated AREDS2 ingredients, formulated to closely match the MFDS's minimum functional ingredient levels

① South Korea’s First Functional Lutein-Zeaxanthin Oral Dissolving Strips (ODS)

- The first MFDS-recognized lutein-zeaxanthin functional supplement in ODS form, delivering 20 mg of lutein and zeaxanthin per strip

- Uses MFDS individually approved ingredient No. 2018-4, Lutein-Zeaxanthin Complex Extract, with proven stability through shelf-life testing

- Advantages of the strips format

  1) Functional ingredients are directly absorbed through oral mucosa into the capillaries

  2) Avoids gastrointestinal digestion, resulting in minimal nutrient loss and faster absorption

  3) The buccal mucosa has ~4,000 times greater permeability than skin, making it ideal for low-molecular-weight water-soluble compounds

② Maximum MFDS daily dose (20 mg/day) of Lutein-Zeaxanthin for macular health

- The peripheral macula is composed of lutein, and the center is composed of zeaxanthin

- Both absorb high-energy blue light and protect the retina’s photoreceptor cells

- Key features of the ingredient
■ International patents in 5 countries (Australia, Japan, U.S., India, EU)
■ Extracted at temperatures below 60°C to preserve ingredient integrity

- Clinical study Results: In a 180-day trial with 60 adults aged 45–65 who consumed 20 mg/day of the lutein-zeaxanthin complex, macular pigment density increased by 44.9%

③ Six Additional Functional Ingredients for Eye Health

- All six sub-ingredients are selected based on evidence from peer-reviewed SCIE-indexed journals:

-  Bilberry extract powder: In a 12-week trial with 109 subjects, 240 mg of bilberry extract significantly improved HFC-1 values

- Acerola (17% Vitamin C): Shown to delay cataract formation in patients who underwent vitrectomy

- Blueberry: In vitro anthocyanin extracts reduced oxidative stress and boosted antioxidant enzyme activity, helping inhibit macular degeneration

- Red grape: Polyphenols found in grapes help reduce the risk of cataracts, diabetic retinopathy, and macular decline

- Cassia seed (Cassiae semen): In mouse models, oral intake of cassia leaf for five days helped protect against cataracts by modulating the ubiquitin-proteasome pathway

- Those who want a simple, once-a-day way to take lutein and zeaxanthin

- Those who want to meet the MFDS-recommended maximum daily intake of lutein and zeaxanthin with just one strip

- Those experiencing eye fatigue as they age

- Those working professionals or students struggling with eye health issues

- Those who haven’t felt results from typical softgel capsules