You can nd ginkgo in teas and wellness drinks, for examples.

Gingko improves the circulation of small blood vessels and has a vitalising and invigorating effect. Dear customer, We are pleased to hear that you are interested in MACUVIT - healthy sustenance for your eyes.

Your eyes are your own door to the world. No other sense shows your environment in such an intensive and real way. The eye is a highperformance organ which, due to constant optic processes, is exposed to high pressure and oxidative stress. These result from an excess of free radicals. Free radicals are aggressive oxygen compounds which build up when light and oxygen meet. In order to protect itself from these, the eye uses antioxida-

tive substances, such as vitamins C and E, lutein, zeaxanthin and zinc. A fully- edged diet with plenty of fruit and vegetables will normally cover the need for these micro-nutrients. An unbalanced diet and increased life-expectancy combined with a greater need for micro-nutrients could lead to a shortfall in their supply. Dry AMD

AMD is one of the most common causes of visual impairment.

85% of cases are caused by dry AMD: It begins due to the increase in waste deposits (Drusen) under the retina. In its later stages the photoreceptors start to decay. Dry AMD builds up slowly over a period of years. It can also develop into wet AMD. Wet AMD

What is an AMD? Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is an eye condition whereby the macula lutea (macula) as well as the photoreceptors become damaged. Oxidative stress, a thinning of the macula pigments and an increase in waste deposits (Drusen) under the retina as you get older all play a role in the development of this condition. There are two forms of age-related macular degeneration: dry and wet AMD.

Wet AMD is the aggressive form of AMD. An indicator of wet AMD is the formation of new, diseased blood vessels through which blood and liquid have reached the central area of your photosensitive retina. It leads to permanent damage of the sensory cells and major visual impairment. Age, family background, smoking, sun light, an unhealthy diet, cataracts operations, being female, having light-coloured eyes as well as pale skin tone all contribute to AMD.

A varied, balanced diet with plenty fruit and vegetables supports your health and your eyes. The ingredients in MACUVIT have been carefully chosen to provide you with additional, valuable vital substances. Carotenoid, lutein and zeaxanthin accumulate in especially high concentrations in the central regions of the retina. They lter the energy-rich, blue light (which contributes to the increased build-up of free radicals) and protect the eyes from damaging sun rays, just like a pair of biological sunglasses. Viamin C is a water soluble substance and can be found in potatoes, many types of cabbage, citrus fruits, strawberries and other tropical fruits, for instance. Vitamin E is fat-soluble and is found in sunower oil, soya oil, sh, blackberries and raspberries.

Content per daily dose = 1 capsule Ingredients: Corn starch L-ascorbic acid (vitamin C) Gelatine (capsule cover) Gingko extract Omega-3 powder Lutein Alpha-tocopherol (vitamin E) Zeaxanthin Sodium selenite (selenium) Filler: corn starch in gelatine capsules No substitute for a balanced and varied nutrition. This preparation complies with the EU guidelines. Vitamin C Gingko Omega-3 powder Lutein Vitamin E Zink Zeaxanthin Selenium Amount 90mg 30mg 10mg 10mg 8mg 3mg 1mg 24g RDA 80mg 12mg 10mg 55g %DA 112 70 30 49 MACUVIT is a health supplement with antioxidative properties and adds vital vitamins to your daily food.

RDA = Recommended Daily Amount % DA = average daily amount in % Manufactured for: INNAVIT Ltd & CoKG