Does anyone take luteine (sp?)

[catlover]

not sure about spelling. But I'm thinking about getting some. Any first hand experience? AND does anyone take both luteine and fish oil???

[irish eyes]

Hi

Lutein works as an antioxidant and is thought to protect against macular degeneration. Unsure that it would benefit dry eye but I don't think it would do any harm.

I would stick with the fish oils and eat more fresh vegetables such as spinanch, peppers etc

[bassfan]

I was fishing in this big tournament this spring and had an older retired gentleman in the boat with me. Him and his wife used to own a health food store and swore up and down if I would just take a bunch of lutein I would be cured...this post just made me remember that. Of course I never have tried it...

[lisiamc]

I take lutein every day, and have for a few years. My optician recommended it because my mother had terrible problems with macular degeneration. It hasn't had any noticeable effect on my dry eyes, however.

A an aside, I've been taking fish oil supplements for about a month now, and I haven't noticed any change from that, but I'm hoping. The fishy burps are nasty, though. I may have to change brands!

Lisa

[Bekkestad]

Ive also taken these for a long time (Its recommended for all people in sweden). No effect for me either.