alphabrace
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Anyone take those eye vitamins advertised in the back of some of the shooting magazines? My eyes are not what they used to be and I was wondering about the benefits of specific vitamins for the eyes.
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springfield.45
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I'm in my 40's and started taken some from Sping Valley (Wal mart) and have noticed some change In the 2 months i've been taken them
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thanks for the invite
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Thanks for the invite but I am afraid that I cannot speak the language in southern florida.....
Deathgrip,
Thanks for the invite but I am afraid that I cannot speak the language in southern florida.....
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On the beach it's the "Universal Language".
We aint talkin about your hearing!
Better to be deaf sometimes.
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We aint talkin about your hearing!
Better to be deaf sometimes.
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Spotteddog
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Yes Alpha,
I've been on one of three supplements for about 8 years now. Initially, it was Bilberry extract alone suggested by my mother in law for improvement of night vision. It worked. Next was a compound of Bilberry and 3 other antioxidants. It too worked. The last change, combines Bilberry and grape seed extract, antioxidants, along with some minerals. This also has worked. I've experienced a steady improvement in night vision since being on them. So much so in fact, that I've had to apply tinting rectangles to the side mirrors on my car!
If it's "placebo", it sure did work on me?
I've been on one of three supplements for about 8 years now. Initially, it was Bilberry extract alone suggested by my mother in law for improvement of night vision. It worked. Next was a compound of Bilberry and 3 other antioxidants. It too worked. The last change, combines Bilberry and grape seed extract, antioxidants, along with some minerals. This also has worked. I've experienced a steady improvement in night vision since being on them. So much so in fact, that I've had to apply tinting rectangles to the side mirrors on my car!
If it's "placebo", it sure did work on me?
ORC00
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Plus 1 for the bilberry.
socal s&w
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+1 on bilberry/lutien and grapeseed extract, also add zeaxanthin. Really does seem to work.
It takes at least 30-40 days for anything like this to start to take hold. That means steadily, not once in awhile.
I also take them more than once a day. Recommended dosage.
It takes at least 30-40 days for anything like this to start to take hold. That means steadily, not once in awhile.
I also take them more than once a day. Recommended dosage.
Where does one buy bilberry/lutien and grapeseed extract, etc.? Is it over the counter, what brand? I think I would like to try this stuff for my ageing eyes.
Spotteddog
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Nutraceutical.com / Product Information
GNC stores here carry it.
Or look in strip malls for health food stores.
Last suggestion, look for Volvo's with Sierra Club or Save the Whales bumper stickers and follow them.
GNC stores here carry it.
Or look in strip malls for health food stores.
Last suggestion, look for Volvo's with Sierra Club or Save the Whales bumper stickers and follow them.
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BarbC
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I never had good vision and my night vision is terrible. I started taking a lutein supplement to hopefully stave off macular degeneration. The people I know with macular degeneration take Occuvite.
AMDF: American Macular Degeneration Foundation - Lutein
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/15117055 "CONCLUSION: In this study, visual function is improved with lutein alone or lutein together with other nutrients. "
AMDF: American Macular Degeneration Foundation - Lutein
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/15117055 "CONCLUSION: In this study, visual function is improved with lutein alone or lutein together with other nutrients. "
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gunlovingirl
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Thanks to alphabrace for the op, and to those who have shared their experiences. My Mom mentioned these supplements for the eyes a couple years ago, and I had forgot about it. After reading the good results some of you have had, I'll be picking some up next time I'm in the pharmacy.
CAJUNLAWYER
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What ever happened to good old fashioned carrots!!!
Not much Lutein in that formula. If the theraputic dose is believed to be 5-20 mg/day, that one doesn't even scratch the bottom end. But if it is working for you...
These days the docs seem to be backing away from the previously recommended dosage of Lutein to a lesser figure and adding Zeaxanthin as "the new big deal" to fight the MD problem.
I wish they could get their act together and get their recommendation right to start with, to avoid the circus sideshow effect of not knowing just what to believe and having the appearance of just being another money-making scam.
I would rather listen to the advice of an OD or ophthalmologist I trust than buy a medical product advertised in the back of some magazine, and would be sure to check the country of origin of the product, at minimum.
Spotteddog
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I actually took the last 2 products in to my Doctor of Optometry before starting their use. My application initially (8-10 years ago) was strictly night vision improvement. That was pre-anybody (including 99% of the eye docs) addressing that or the issue of possible nutrition related macular degeneration.
Yes. Gives one the impression the profession thinks they are a real bunch of devils now that they have finally decided to start addressing such things that, previously, they seemed to scorn. Ten or more years ago, one might have been laughed out of the office for suggesting this stuff. 
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Centenniel
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Bilberry extract has worked well for me. I've been taking it for about a year.
socal s&w
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You might wish to take a look at this site, although it does sell all of this stuff, it has published scientific information that you can read and decide for yourself.
I have been taking supplements since 1982 and believe in their powers.
Highest Quality Vitamins And Supplements - Life Extension
I have been taking supplements since 1982 and believe in their powers.
Highest Quality Vitamins And Supplements - Life Extension
5Wire
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I complained about feeling like my night vision was slipping and I began avoiding night driving. Something that never bothered me before. My Opthalmologist recommended "eye vitamins" which also include certain minerals. I use Occuvite but there are a bunch of 'em that all seem to have the same stuff. ICAPS is another. Within about 60 days, my night vision ceased to be of concern and I'm as comfortable as ever driving at night.
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