How do antioxidants support macular and retinal health?
The retina and macula face constant oxidative challenges due to their high metabolic rate, rich polyunsaturated fatty acid content, and continual light exposure. These specialized neural tissues must process photons while managing the resulting oxidative stress throughout a lifetime of visual function. Strategic antioxidant protection is crucial for these vulnerable structures against damage accumulating over decades. Targeted formulations such as liposomal vitamin c deliver specific compounds that concentrate in retinal and macular tissues, where they perform complementary protective functions. Light shields Lutein and zeaxanthin filter harmful blue light before it damages photoreceptors Meso-zeaxanthin provides central macular protection where light focus...
