Synopsis

Source of validity: Scientific
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Dunaliella is a genus of halophilic green microalgae, most notably recognized for its high content of natural beta-carotene, a carotenoid pigment that serves as a precursor to vitamin A. Vitamin A is essential for normal vision and eye health, as it is a critical component of rhodopsin, a protein in the retina that absorbs light. Several scientific studies have investigated the bioavailability and antioxidant properties of beta-carotene from Dunaliella salina, demonstrating its effectiveness in increasing plasma beta-carotene and vitamin A levels in humans. Research published in peer-reviewed journals confirms that Dunaliella-derived beta-carotene is efficiently converted to vitamin A in the body, potentially supporting ocular function and protecting the eyes from oxidative damage caused by light exposure and aging processes.

While there is robust scientific support for the role of beta-carotene and vitamin A in eye health, direct clinical studies on Dunaliella supplementation specifically for eye diseases (such as age-related macular degeneration or cataracts) are limited. However, the established biochemical pathway and several human studies on Dunaliella’s bioavailability make its use for supporting the eyes scientifically plausible. Therefore, Dunaliella is used to support the eyes based on its rich content of provitamin A carotenoids and their well-documented importance in maintaining vision and ocular health.

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algal oil
alpha-carotene
anchovies
anthocyanins
apricot
astaxanthin
berry flavor
beta-carotene
bilberry
black currant
blackberry
blueberry
broccoli
calamari oil
carrot
citicoline
cryptoxanthin
d-alpha tocopherol
DHA (docosahexaeonic acid)
EPA (eicosapentaenoic acid)
fish oil
flavonols
fruit and vegetable blend (proprietary)
gooseberry
hyaluronic acid
hypromellose
kale
L-carnosine
L-taurine
lutein
mackerel
mannitol
marine lipid
melatonin
mixed carotenoids
omega-3 fatty acids
orange
pine bark
pumpkin
riboflavin (vitamin B2)
rutin
saffron
sardines
shrimp
spinach
tomato
triphala
vegetable and fruit blend (proprietary)
vitamin A
vitamin B
vitamin C
vitamin E
water
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zeaxanthin
zinc
chickweed
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chrysanthemum
haliotis
polyphenols
trace minerals
goji berry
herbal blend (proprietary)
Algae
3,3'-dihydroxy-B-carotene-4,4'-dione
Aronia melanocarpa
Alchornea
Avocado
anthocyanidins
anthocyanosides
beta-zeacarotene
Beef liver
Blakeslea trispora
berry
Bioflavonoids
Bee products
Barbary matrimony vine
Crocin
Carnosine
Cod Liver Oil
Cyanidin
Cornflower
Cantaloupe
Chinese Ligustrum berry
Cornus
Carotene (unspecified)
Crocetin
Cocklebur
Crypthecodinium
Celosia
Capsanthin
Currant
Dunaliella salina
Docosahexaenoic Acid
Dunaliella
Egg
Ergothioneine
Eyebright
Eicosapentaenoic Acid
Fruit
Flavonoids
Fat liver oil
Fish
Fatty acids
Fagopyrum
Flavoglycosides
fibroblast growth factor
Gac
Ginkgo Flavone Glycoside
Glutathione
Gamma-carotene
Haematococcus pluvialis
Huckleberry
Idebenone
Lycium
Ligustrum
Lipids
Mineral ascorbate
Marine fat
Marigold
N-Acetyl Carnosine
Oligomeric proanthocyanidins
Phaffia rhodozyma
Procyanidol
Proanthocyanidins
Polyunsaturated Fat
Pycnogenol
Polygonum
Rue
Rose
Schizochytrium Oil
Spanish Needle
Schizochytrium
Squid
Salmon Oil
Squash
Tea
Troxerutin
Taurine
Tagetes
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Other body systems supported by Dunaliella

Eyes
Immune System
Skin

Products containing Dunaliella

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