Sisu Sisu - Lutein 20mg, 60 sgels
Sisu Lutein - 20 mg - The most prevalent carotenoid in the eye is naturally deposited as a protective layer in the macula, a small spot in the back of the eye responsible for central vision. A healthy lutein layer shields the macula from damaging UV light and can improve our ability to react to bright flashes of light, to see more clearly in low light conditions, and improve reaction time – critical to driving at night or enjoying outdoor sports.
Price
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In stock. Free shipping across Canada on orders over $89, flat $9.95 under that. 30 days to request a return, with return shipping paid by the customer. Ships from Victoria, BC.
Why people keep reordering it
Best suited to: long screen hours or night driving, rarely eats dark leafy greens, wants free lutein, not esters.
What the research supports
Each softgel is 20 mg of free lutein from marigold flowers, the FloraGLO material used in most research, suspended in safflower oil. That's about ten times typical daily food intake.
Eye-health trials pair 10 mg lutein with 2 mg zeaxanthin daily.
- Macular pigment (evidence: strong, from randomized controlled trial, meta-analysis)
- Lutein concentrates in the macula, the central patch of the retina that handles detail vision, where it filters blue light. Supplemental lutein reliably raises measured pigment density over two to three months.
- Glare recovery (evidence: moderate, from randomized controlled trial)
- Higher macular pigment helps the eye recover faster after a bright glare and improves contrast in low-light conditions. Several controlled trials report the effect, though the size varies between groups.
- Eye strain (evidence: limited, from small human study)
- Extended screen time can leave eyes feeling fatigued and dry. Small, short trials in heavy screen users report lower self-reported strain scores with daily lutein, though the evidence is thin.
Read the literature: Macular pigment on PubMed, Glare recovery on PubMed, Eye strain on PubMed.
Is it right for you
Worth it if
- Long screen hours or night driving
- Macular pigment is what dampens glare and blue light, and lutein supplementation is the reliable way to raise it.
- Rarely eats dark leafy greens
- Kale, spinach and egg yolk are the main dietary sources. Without them intake sits near 1 mg a day, and this softgel is 20.
- Wants free lutein, not esters
- This is non esterified lutein, already in the form the gut absorbs, rather than lutein esters that have to be cleaved first.
Look elsewhere if
- Vegetarian or vegan
- The softgel shell is bovine gelatin. Look for lutein in a plant based capsule or a vegetarian softgel instead.
- Wants the full studied carotenoid pair
- A lutein and zeaxanthin combination at roughly 10 mg and 2 mg matches what the eye research actually tested.
- Expecting sharper vision quickly
- If your near vision has changed recently, an optometrist appointment is the correct first purchase, not a carotenoid.
What to expect
Nothing shifts in the first weeks. Macular pigment measured in trials climbs over roughly 8 to 12 weeks of daily use and tends to plateau by about six months, so this is a two month minimum commitment before any judgement is fair.
How it compares
- Compared with a lutein and zeaxanthin combination
- Twice the lutein per softgel, from the branded free lutein most trials have used, in oil that already assists absorption. The tradeoff: No zeaxanthin at all. The combination products track the studied pairing more closely even though each carries less lutein.
- Compared with eating spinach and eggs regularly
- A softgel delivers about ten to twenty times the lutein of a good dietary day, consistently, without cooking anything. The tradeoff: Greens and yolks bring zeaxanthin, folate and other carotenoids alongside the lutein. A single carotenoid capsule brings only the one.
Product details
- Active ingredient
- Lutein (marigold, Tagetes erecta), flower FloraGLO brand
- Ingredient form
- sgels
- Strength
- 20 mg
- Servings per container
- 60
- Suggested use
- Take 1 softgel daily or as directed by a health care practitioner.
- Country of manufacture
- Canada
- Independent testing
- independent third-party labs
- Certifications
- Non-GMO, Made in Canada
- Storage
- Store in a cool, dry place
- Brand
- Sisu
How to take it
Take 1 softgel daily or as directed by a health care practitioner.
- Store in a cool, dry place away from direct light.
- Keep out of reach of children.
- Consult a practitioner if you are pregnant, nursing or on medication.
Ingredients
Each softgel contains
- Lutein (marigold, Tagetes erecta), flower FloraGLO brand
- 20 mg
Non-medicinal ingredients
Safflower oil, all-rac-alpha-tocopherol (vitamin E), yellow beeswax. Capsule Shell: Glycerin (vegetable), purified water, gelatin (bovine).
Free from
Contains no dairy, wheat, gluten, soy, peanuts, artificial colours or preservatives.
Interactions and cautions
- Medications
- May interact with certain prescription medications. Review with your pharmacist if you take daily medication.
- Timing
- Separate from medications by 2 to 4 hours unless directed otherwise by a healthcare practitioner.
- Pregnancy and breastfeeding
- Consult a healthcare practitioner before use if pregnant or breastfeeding.
- General
- Use only as directed. Discontinue and consult a practitioner if you experience an adverse reaction.
This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent disease. Consult a healthcare practitioner before use. Free certified advisors are available at 1-888-386-1211, Mon to Fri, 9am to 5pm PT.
Questions about Sisu - Lutein 20mg
- Is this the genuine, authentic product?
- Yes. It is identical to what you would pay full price for anywhere else, sourced through our authorized supplier relationships.
- How is the price below retail?
- We buy direct, with nobody in the middle taking a cut, and we sell it for close to what we paid. You see the price privately because you have unlocked the Vault.
- How fast does it ship?
- Orders placed before 12pm PT are processed the same day and ship within two business days. Shipping is free over $89, and a flat $9.95 under that.
- Can I return it?
- You have 30 days after it arrives to request a return. Product must be unused, in its original packaging, with proof of purchase, and return shipping is paid by you. Find it cheaper anywhere in Canada and we will match the price.