Synopsis

Source of validity: Scientific
Rating (out of 5): 3

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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Other ingredients that support Eyes

3,3'-dihydroxy-B-carotene-4,4'-dione
Acetyl L-carnitine
Alchornea
Algae
algal oil
Alpha-carotene
anchovies
anthocyanidins
anthocyanins
anthocyanosides
apricot
Aronia melanocarpa
astaxanthin
avocado
barbary matrimony vine
bee products
Beef liver
berry
beta-carotene
beta-zeacarotene
bilberry
bioflavonoids
black currant
blackberry
Blakeslea trispora
blueberry
broccoli
calamari oil
cantaloupe
capsanthin
Carnosine
carotene (unspecified)
carrot
Celosia
chickweed
Chinese Ligustrum berry
chrysanthemum
citicoline
cocklebur
cod liver oil
cornflower
Cornus
crocetin
crocin
Crypthecodinium
cryptoxanthin
currant
cyanidin
d-alpha tocopherol
DHA (docosahexaenoic acid)
docosahexaenoic Acid
Dunaliella
Dunaliella salina
egg
eicosapentaenoic acid
EPA (eicosapentaenoic acid)
ergothioneine
Eyebright
Fagopyrum
fat liver oil
fatty acids
fibroblast growth factor
fish
fish oil
flavoglycosides
flavonoids
flavonols
fruit
fruit and vegetable blend (proprietary)
Gac
gamma-carotene
ginkgo flavone glycoside
Glutathione
goji berry
gooseberry
Haematococcus pluvialis
haliotis
herbal blend (proprietary)
huckleberry
hyaluronic acid
Idebenone
kale
L-carnosine
L-taurine
Ligustrum
lipids
lutein
Lycium
marigold
Marine fat
Marine lipid
Melatonin
Mineral ascorbate
mixed carotenoids
Morus
Mulberry
N-Acetyl Carnosine
Oligomeric proanthocyanidins
omega-3 fatty acids
orange
Phaffia rhodozyma
pine bark
Polygonum
polyphenols
polyunsaturated fat
proanthocyanidins
procyanidol
pumpkin
Pycnogenol
riboflavin (vitamin B2)
rose
rue
rutin
saffron
Salmon Oil
Schizochytrium
Schizochytrium Oil
Spanish Needle
spinach
Tagetes
Taurine
Tea
trace minerals
Triphala
Troxerutin
vegetable and fruit blend (proprietary)
vitamin A
vitamin B
vitamin C
vitamin E
Xanthophyll
Zeaxanthin
Zinc

Other body systems supported by Dunaliella

Eyes
Immune System
Skin

Products containing Dunaliella

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