Dr. Michael Tolentino, MD- Retina Specialist
I would like to preface this letter by saying that I have no financial, intellectual or emotional conflicts of interest with the science that I will be summarizing in this letter. My main motivation in writing this letter is not to sell or market vitamins, or tout my invention or even describe my own experimental work. My main motivation is to summarize the evidence that points to the importance of Meso-Zeaxanthin as the critical nutrient for the protection of the macula from the corrosive effects of age and light induced oxidation(rust) which underlies the pathophysiology of age related macular degeneration the leading cause of visual impairment in our aging population. In addition, it is my strong hopes that patients will take a pro-active interest in protecting against AMD starting with taking the one soft gel per day in the Macuhealth Formula or like ocular supplements.