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Hello Dr. Pessaro I recently had a posterior vitreous detachment followed by a large retinal tear and small detachment. Had laser and am being watched for retinal detachment.I am 61 yrs old. My husband is also starting a cataract.My husband is 64 and still works full time on a computer. I am interested in your product Lutein Plus as I am already on a Multivitamin and dont want to overdo. I came across this website that does not seem to recommend 20 mg. daily. Most of the Lutein supplements I have come across do have that much in it. luteineye.info one comment on this site was.. too much lutein may displace the other carotanoids in the retina and cause an imbalance in the retina.I think it is a theory but my understanding is they are looking at long term use. Thank you for taking time to answer my question Sincerely Michelle

How Much Lutein To Take Dear Michelle, Thank you for your question. It is true that in some instances taking too much of a singular nutrient can create deficiencies in other areas. For example, taking too much zinc over extended periods of time can deplete copper stores. In the case of lutein and specifically in […]

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